Pedicab tours, weddings and events

Visitors and tour groups, wedding couples, event organisers, hotels and local venues.

Fixed price per tour, per hour or per event, often booked in advance with a deposit. Weekends and summer are busiest.

• Good fitness and stamina
• Storytelling and local knowledge
• Organising bookings and timings
• Calm and polite with customers

• Licensing rules vary by area, so check what applies to booked rides as well as street hire
• Insurance should cover paying passengers; ask insurers about event work too
• Event organisers and venues may ask for a risk assessment and proof of insurance
• Weather cancellations: set out a clear rebooking and deposit policy
• Bookings are seasonal, so build in other work or events for quieter months

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on the pedicab you choose and how you set up the business. Treat this as an estimate and get quotes before you commit.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many tours, weddings and events you book. Bookings are seasonal, so plan other work or events for the quieter months.

Things to check: licensing rules vary by area, so ask what applies to booked rides as well as street hire. Insurance should cover paying passengers, and venues or organisers may ask for a risk assessment and proof of cover.