London Pedicabs Operators Association

Code of Conduct for Pedicab Drivers

I (name)___________________ hereby certify the in the course of my activities as a Pedicab Driver I will:
  1. Ensure the safety of my passengers, other road users and myself at all times and take all measures to avoid accidents and incidents
  2. abide by the rules as set out in The Highway Code at all times
  3. at no time be under the influence of alcohol or any drug including prescription drugs that may affect my judgement
  4. ensure that my passengers are offered the safety belt/lap belt before all journeys
  5. charge separate and distinct fares for each passenger that I carry on a specific journey – Stage Carriage law and agree my fare with passengers (per person) prior to embarking on a journey and not to charge or demand more
  6. ensure that all items belonging to passengers are stowed and that scarves, coats, or any other items are safely contained within the pedicab
  7. not solicit or aggressively tout business
  8. not overload my pedicab ie I will only take passengers if they can be seated in my pedicab – maximum 3 passengers
  9. be courteous and considerate to other road users, pedestrians, taxi drivers, the police and passengers at all times
  10. not cause an obstruction to other vehicles or pedestrians especially around fire exits from buildings eg theatres
  11. wear my ID tag at all times when riding (once provided by the Operator)
  12. carry out the prescribed safety checks each time I take out my pedicab
  13. assist any other pedicab driver (regardless of company) if they are experiencing difficulties or are in danger of assault
  14. not become involved in racing of any kind
  15. hand in any lost property to the Operating Company
  16. ensure that my passengers arrive at their destination safely and that I will take particular care of the vulnerable
  17. not smoke or use a mobile phone whilst riding
  18. not ride in pedestrian areas or on the pavement (pedicab may be pushed)
  19. not make any action that might damage the reputation of the industry
  20. report and document any accident or incident immediately or within 24 hours to the owner of the pedicab