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Amending Section 9-410 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Pedicabs," by broadening the definition of "Pedicab," and by making certain changes in the requirements for licensing and operation of Pedicabs, under certain terms and conditions.

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This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s rules for pedicabs, defining them as vehicles with three or more wheels that are primarily powered by people and used to carry paying passengers. It requires pedicab businesses to maintain liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and requires their drivers to be at least 18, hold a valid driver’s license, and carry it while operating a pedicab.

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Status
ENACTED
Introduced
September 16, 2010
Sponsors
Blondell Reynolds Brown
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 9-410 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

§ 9-410. Pedicabs.

(1) Definitions.

(a) Pedicab. A pedalcycle with three or more wheels, propelled [solely]

primarily

by human power, constructed and operated to transport passengers for hire.

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(2) License Required.

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(c) In addition to such information as the Department may require to establish eligibility for a license, the applicant must submit the following to the Department:

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(.2) A copy of the [Pennsylvania] Driver's License for each of the applicant's drivers, as required by subsection 9-410(3)(b);

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(3) License Requirements. Every Pedicab business licensee shall, as a condition of retaining such license, comply with each of the following:

(a) The licensee shall maintain liability and workers' compensation insurance

consistent with state law,

in an amount determined by the Risk Manager.

(b) All Pedicab drivers employed by the licensee must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid [Pennsylvania]Driver's License. A driver shall carry such license at all times when operating a Pedicab.

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

indicate new matter added.

End

File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on next week`s second reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

  3. Council actionCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    Hearing notices sent

  4. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

    Pass