- Licence type
- Street trader (Pedicab) licence
- Who should apply?
- Anyone who wants to run a pedicab
- Definitions and more
- 'a public place' means any place to which the public have unrestricted access. There is an agreed area of operation for Pedicabs which can be downloaded below. Pedicabs (sometimes referred to as rickshaws) are a non-motorised type of tricycle designed to carry passengers in addition to the driver. Where pedicabs are offered as a service to members of the public in exchange for money or money's worth, the person offering that service requires a Street Trader Licence. for further information, please read our policy on pedicabs and the standard conditions that will be attached to the grant of any licence.
- Cost
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fees can vary depending on the category of licence being applied for, download our fee list for details on the application fee payable
- Additional costs
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There are additional costs for items such as:
- duplicate ID cards
- copy licence documents
- replacement identification plates
- What you need to supply
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Application form
Application feeCopy of your public liability insuranceCopy of pedicab inspection compliance certificate
A digital photograph**Please note applicants must upload a digital photograph with a completed licence application.
Your photo must:
- Be a close-up of your full head and upper shoulders
- Contain no other objects or people
- Be in clear contrast to the background
- Have you facing forward and looking straight at the camera
- Have you with a neutral expression (ie, no smiling) and your mouth closed
- Have your eyes open, visible and free from reflection or glare from glasses
- Have no hair in front of your eyes
- Not have your head covered (unless it's for religious or medical reasons)
- Not have anything cover your face
The photograph will be added to any licence document for identification purposes
- Additional information
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You cannot apply to renew a licence after it has expired. An application for licence renewal must be made before the expiry of the current licence. Any application made up to 28 days later will be a ‘late application.’
if a late application is received, the original licence will expire on the date marked on the licence. However, if the Council decides that ‘Good Cause’ has been shown for the late submission of the application, the previous licence will remain in effect while the renewal is being processed. You can download our Policy on late applications for further information
Please ensure you read the guidance notes in the application pack before submitting your application. Please note that all licence application fees are non refundable, you can download our refunds policy for more information. Any requests for a refund due to exceptional circumstances should be made in writing to the Licensing Manager, 249 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ or by email to: licensing@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Application pack
- Standard conditions