RICKSHAWS AND LONDON'S STATUS AS A WORLD CLASS CITY

Early day motion 583, tabled 13 July 2005 by Lee Scott (Conservative). Signed by 15 members.

That this House notes with dismay the increasing number of pedicabs or rickshaws on the streets of London; believes that passengers in pedicabs risk serious injury, since the construction and maintenance standards of pedicabs are unchecked and unregulated, and their riders often inexperienced about London's streets and traffic; further notes that pedicab fares are unregulated and are up to five times more than London taxi prices; records its concern, in light of the recent conviction of a pedicab rider for rape of a passenger, that pedicab riders are not subject to vetting, unlike taxi drivers; and believes that, far from being a colourful addition to the streetscape in our capital, pedicabs are a dangerous and expensive transport mode unneeded in a world class city.

Signatures by party: Conservative 7, Labour 7, DUP 1.