Commentary on provisions of the Act Section 2: Licence, fares and other matters
Subsection (1) is designed to enable TfL to license pedicabs, their drivers and operators in a manner similar to the licensing regime applicable to taxis.
	Subsection (2) requires that pedicab regulations made by TfL relating to the licensing of pedicab drivers or operators must include provision that corresponds to the provisions contained in the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998, in relation to immigration status. The effect of this would be to disqualify a person from being licensed as a pedicab driver or operator if the person is subject to immigration control and the person has not been granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, or if the person’s leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom is invalid, has ceased to have effect, or is subject to a condition preventing the person from acting as a licensed pedicab driver or operator (as applicable).
	Subsection (3) enables TfL to charge for the administration of licence applications.
	Subsection (4) enables TfL to set fees at a level which allows it to recover its costs associated with carrying out functions under pedicabs regulations.
	Subsection (5) enables TfL to make provisions about fares for pedicabs.
	Subsection (6) enables TfL to make pedicab regulations that make provision on a range of issues, including eligibility requirements for pedicab drivers and operators; the standards of pedicabs; safety standards; equipment that must be carried on pedicabs; pedicabs’ appearance and marking; the testing of pedicabs; speed restrictions placed on pedicabs; the working conditions of drivers; and drivers’ conduct, including in particular provision on making noise. Pedicab regulations would cover, for example, requiring that drivers and operators must be fit and proper persons who have been the subject of appropriate criminal record checks. This subsection also allows pedicab regulations to require that pedicabs are insured and roadworthy.
	Subsection (7) enables TfL to place restrictions on pedicab operations, including the number of pedicabs in operation in specified places or at specified times. This could include restricting pedicabs from operating in areas in which they are causing obstruction or congestion. They may only be allowed to stand for hire in specific areas (similar to taxi ranks) and at specific times, and regulations may also specify other circumstances where operations would be restricted.
	Subsection (8) allows TfL to make publicly available information about licences, or the pedicabs, operators or drivers to which they relate.
	Subsection (9) makes clear that TfL can impose requirements on drivers or operators.
	Subsection (10) allows for pedicab regulations to confer a discretion on TfL.  It also enables TfL to authorise others, including its enforcement officers, to undertake functions, including conducting enforcement activities, under the regulations on TfL’s behalf.