The Open Guide to London: the free London guide - Differences between Version 28 and Version 6 of Pedicabs
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Pedicabs have been operating in central London for a few years; you see them most often around the [[West End]]. Quite often there'll be a few waiting around for customers at the entrance to [[Leicester Square]] and [[Covent Garden]] opposite the [[Tube]] station. Remember, you should ALWAYS agree a price before taking a ride. |
For the last four or so years pedicabs have been operating in central London; you see them most often around the [[West End]]. Quite often there'll be a few waiting around for customers at the entrance to [[Leicester Square]] opposite the [[Tube]] station. I asked one of their drivers, on a whim, what it would cost to take me to where I live ([[Notting Hill Gate]]) from there and he told me it would be £20 a person. Quite steep. Still, pootling along in a pedicab might be fun if you're feeling flush. |
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''Earle writes: I asked one of their drivers, on a whim, what it would cost to take me to where I live ([[Notting Hill Gate]]) from there and he told me it would be �20. Quite steep. Still, pootling along in a pedicab might be fun if you're feeling flush.'' |
I don't know how many companies are operating them, but the first one to do so was [http://www.bugbugs.co.uk/ BugBugs]. |
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There are around five to ten companies operating pedicabs in London, the original being Bugbugs Ltd who started in 1998. Between them there are 200 or so pedicabs in use. |
In fact there are around 5 company’s operating pedicabs in London. Between them I think there are 200 or so pedicabs in use. Cambridge Trishaw Ltd was the first, which I (aka Spider) helped set up and run. I now operate Chariot Bikes Ltd see our site for more info [http://www.chariotbikes.org] |
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* [http://www.bugbugs.co.uk/ BugBugs] * [http://www.eco-chariots.com/ Eco Chariots] * [http://www.inwheelswetrust.com/ In Wheels We Trust] * [http://www.londonrickshaws.co.uk/ London Rickshaws] * [http://www.londonpedicabs.com/ London Pedicabs] * [http://www.zeroisbest.com/ ZERO] * [http://www.velorution.biz/ Velorution] * The [http://uk.geocities.com/tdayuk/ London Association of Rickshaw Drivers] has general information about pedicabs in London. |
Our prices start at �2 per person. Some riders/company’s are more reasonable priced than others; Chariot riders use a pricing guide for fairness and consistency and will agree a price at the beginning of the ride. |
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''Someone from Eco Chariots writes...'' Eco Chariots' prices start at �3 per person. Some riders/companies are more reasonably priced than others; Chariot riders use a pricing guide for fairness and consistency and will agree a price at the beginning of the ride. |
NB you should ALWAYS agree a price before taking a ride.. |
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Chariot can and have been booked on an hourly basis for a whole variety of event from weddings to treasure hunts and of course they are the transport of choice for hen/stag nights and birthday parties. The chariots are also available to be sponsored and/or used to advertise a product or service or promote a message. So if you have something in mind and you want to be noticed, e-mail info@eco-chariots.com |
If you had fun, which you will, don’t forget to tip the rider. |
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If you had fun, which you will, don't forget to tip the rider! |
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aka rickshaws, cycle taxis, trishaws
For the last four or so years pedicabs have been operating in central London; you see them most often around the West End. Quite often there'll be a few waiting around for customers at the entrance to Leicester Square opposite the Tube station. I asked one of their drivers, on a whim, what it would cost to take me to where I live (Notting Hill Gate) from there and he told me it would be £20 a person. Quite steep. Still, pootling along in a pedicab might be fun if you're feeling flush.
I don't know how many companies are operating them, but the first one to do so was BugBugs.
In fact there are around 5 company’s operating pedicabs in London. Between them I think there are 200 or so pedicabs in use. Cambridge Trishaw Ltd was the first, which I (aka Spider) helped set up and run. I now operate Chariot Bikes Ltd see our site for more info http://www.chariotbikes.org
Our prices start at �2 per person. Some riders/company’s are more reasonable priced than others; Chariot riders use a pricing guide for fairness and consistency and will agree a price at the beginning of the ride.
NB you should ALWAYS agree a price before taking a ride..
If you had fun, which you will, don’t forget to tip the rider.
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