Code of Practice for Pedicab Operators
We, the Pedicab Operator (name)____________________ hereby certify that we will manage our operation according to the following Code of Practice for Pedicab Operators and therefore will:
- have in place 3rd Party Public Liability insurance (minimum £1M any one event) to cover all pedicabs owned by us and driven by pedicab drivers registered with us, for taking passengers for Hire and Reward by 28th Feb 05
- ensure that all drivers registered with us have signed the Code of Conduct for Pedicab Drivers (as agreed by the LPOA)
- Have zero tolerance to the use of drink or drugs by riders
- ensure that all drivers have a driving licence (valid in the UK) or have passed a written Driving Standards Agency test adapted for pedicab riders (by date to be agreed)
- ensure that drivers receive training in all aspects of pedicab driving and to document the training course and keep training records
- ensure that all drivers pass a practical on-road test (carrying passengers)
- register all rider personal information (full name, address, age, next of kin, phone, email, medical statement, criminal record statement and some form of positive ID eg passport, drivers licence)
- ensure vehicles are safe, legal and roadworthy (including lights, safety belts) and are specifically designed for carrying passengers
- monitor street behaviour and have in place a disciplinary procedure clearly setting out the criteria under which a rider will be penalised or dismissed
- in the event of the dismissal of a rider, report this to all other Pedicab Operators in the LPOA
- ensure that all pedicabs are maintained regularly and kept in a safe condition and to keep records of all maintenance carried out on each vehicle
- keep operational records to ensure that you can identify which pedicab driver was on which pedicab at any one time
- take steps to protect the reputation of the pedicab industry at all times
- have a procedure for dealing with lost property
- document all incidents and accidents
- ensure that all vehicles and drivers can be identified as being part of our operation (name plates on pedicabs / ID tags for riders (timescale to be agreed)
- ensure riders are over 18 years of age
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