Official:Amending Chapter 9-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Carriers," by adding a new Section 9-408, entitled "Multi-Seat Pedalcycles," to provide for the licensing and regulation of businesses operating Multi-Seat Pedalcycles for hire, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: June 4, 2009
Signed: June 17, 2010
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill adds regulations for Multi-Seat Pedalcycles (bicycles with four or more seats) used for hire in Philadelphia, requiring licenses and certain conditions to operate.
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