What is a cycle taxi? They're trying to make it sound like not a rickshaw but I bet that's what it is. Generally enough of those around to make a specific scheme unnecessary ? unless they've got guaranteed fares too.
Yes it sounds like a rickshaw.
There is a plague of these in London, hated by licensed taxi drivers and by many other road users.
They have a very poor reputation
WRT▸ to road safety, overcharging, and allegedly assaulting lady passengers.
There was a fashion for fitting electric motors and rendering them faster and even less safe.
I only ever used one once, too far to walk, and no proper taxis to be had. I was rather concerned that the scrawny youth might expire whilst conveying me.
Despite these negative views, I see a future for electrically assisted rickshaws. They would need some form of inspection and licensing if carrying fare paying passengers. (I am in favour of the absolute minimum of regulation of E-bikes, E-scooters, and similar lightweight electric vehicles for private use. More regulation would be needed for "hire and reward")
BTW▸ , when I was working in London, a rickshaw entered the private car park one night, and the rider and passenger performed a sexual act on the contraption. A the crucial moment it turned turtle.
The persons involved presumably believed that darkness gave at least partial privacy. The
CCTV▸ used good low light cameras. The film was considered hugely entertaining and was widely circulated.
