London pedicab driver charged man £500 for 10-minute trip

[Still Waters]

A man who was charged £500 for a short pedicab trip in central London is calling for the cabs to be regulated.

The tourist said he was "distracted" by the driver when he made a card payment for the 10-minute journey on 29 July.

He later realised £500 had been taken from his account by the driver straight after the ride from Mayfair to Soho.

Currently, pedicab drivers may operate without a licence and set their own prices. However, the government has said new laws will be introduced.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62442009