Last year, a tourist was charged £300 for a mile-long trip from Selfridges to Green Park station.
Mr Hug, leader of Westminster City Council, said the government should give Transport for London the power to license the vehicles.
"My fear is the streets of Westminster, including our busy West End, will now become an obstacle course for... the cacophony of pedicab riders who now effectively have free rein to con the customer."Westminster City Council says it currently struggles to deal with unscrupulous pedicab drivers In total, 62 pedicab drivers have had their details taken by council officers for blasting out music as they cycle around the West End.
She said: "From my latest discussions with the transport secretary and Number 10 officials that is still the intention."
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