What do we want to know?: Pedicabs (sometimes referred to as rickshaws) are a non-motorised type of tricycle designed to carry passengers in addition to the driver.
Where pedicabs are offered as a service to members of the public in exchange for money or money’s worth, the person offering that service requires to obtain a Street Trader’s Licence from the Council, as the Licensing Authority for Glasgow, in terms of section 39 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.
The Licensing Authority is aware that there are a number of competing arguments regarding the use of pedicabs. While pedicabs provide another form of transport for Glasgow which is environmentally friendly, there may also be a number of safety concerns including the condition of the pedicabs and the safety of the passengers and driver which would render them unsuitable for use as part of a licensed activity.
Before deciding which policy option to adopt, the Licensing Authority believes it is important to take on board the views of the public and other interested parties. The Licensing Authority is therefore carrying out a public consultation which will run from 16 November 2011 to 9 January 2012.
The consultation should take approximately 10 minutes to cxomplete and we would very much appreciate feedback on these along with any other comments your may have on the regulation of pedicabs.
Alternatively you can complete the attached pro-forma and return it to us using the address provided.
Pedicab Consultation
Licensing Section
Glasgow City Council
235 George Street
Glasgow G1 1QZ
Phone: 0141 287 4812
Fax: 0141 287 5569
Email: LicensingEnquiries@glasgow.gov.uk
| Consultation start date | 17 November 2011 |
| Consultation end date | 11 January 2012 |
| Feedback date | Due 31 January 2012 |
| Method(s) of Consultation | Questionnaires, On-line Questionnaire, Postal Questionnaire |
| Target Group(s) | General public, Vistors |
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