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Unregulated pedicabs have made parts of London like the Wild West, MPs told

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Unregulated pedicabs have made parts of London like the “Wild West” with tourists charged hundreds of pounds for journeys of fewer than 10 minutes, MPs have heard.

Conservative MP Nickie Aiken (Cities of London and Westminster) criticised the cycle rickshaws as the Commons offered its support to the Pedicabs (London) Bill at second reading.

The Bill would allow for the regulation of the vehicles for the first time,

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