Council mulling injunctions or banning orders for pedicab riders, following set of prosecutions

The city council also said it is considering pursuing injunctions or banning orders for repeat pedicab offenders, ahead of Transport for London's new licensing regime which will impose greater restrictions on the trade.

In total, nine pedicabs operators were found guilty and handed fines, costs, and victim surcharges ranging from £750 to £1460 under the Control of Pollution Act 1974.

TfL announced in June this year that it would go ahead with the new pedicab regulations, following a successful consultation.

The scheme is set to come into effect in early 2026. 

Westminster also announced five prosecutions of unlicensed street traders operating on Westminster Bridge selling peanuts and balloons, leading to £11,127.50 in convictions handed down.

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Public Protection Cllr Aicha Less said while TFL's licensing scheme is being finalised, the council’s City Inspectors “continue to prosecute pedicab drivers and partner with our neighbours in Lambeth and in the Metropolitan Police to ensure unsuspecting tourists are not ripped off”.

Adam Carey