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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES BY THE CONNETABLE OF ST. HELIER
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 25th APRIL 2006
Question
The Minister has previously expressed his support for the concept of cycle rickshaws. Would the Minister explain what, if any, progress has been made towards the introduction of this form of transport?
Answer
I'm pleased to say that two entrepreneurs have contacted me expressing interest in developing and operating rickshaw services. Both are in ongoing discussions with the Department.
There are several sorts of rickshaws available. Some can carry goods and others carry passengers. Some are motorised, others are pedal powered and others are electrically assisted pedal powered vehicles. I am confident that, where necessary, minor amendments to legislation can make these vehicles "street-legal".
To operate rickshaws as a passenger carrying service on public roads is likely to require other changes to legislation which will require consultation with other departments and bodies.
Changes to legislation to meet the above requirements will be considered with any others resulting from the soon to be published Transport Strategy.