The Open Guide to London: the free London guide - Differences between Version 8 and Version 7 of Pedicabs
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Since 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. 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 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 [http://www.bugbugs.co.uk/ BugBugs]. |
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There are around five to ten companies operating pedicabs in London. 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.chariotbikes.org/ Chariot Bikes] * [http://www.londonpedicabs.com/ London Pedicabs] * 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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Chariot Bikes' prices start at £2 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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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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