# London pedicab riders pay £107 for 2.6-mile John Lewis advert recreation

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-john-lewis-christmas-advert-rickshaw-fantasy-we-recreated-kirstin-scott-thomas-journey-and-got-ripped-off-and-almost-run-over/
- Published: 2026-11-07T13:29:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T13:47:24+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16269351/John-Lewis-Christmas-advert-rickshaw-fantasy.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- A 14-minute rickshaw ride cost reporters £72.
- Their return journey brought the total to £107.
- TfL plans capped fares for pedicabs.

## Summary

Reporters recreating the John Lewis Christmas advert’s rickshaw journey were charged £72 for a 1.3-mile trip to its Oxford Street store, taking 14 minutes. Their account highlights concerns about passengers being overcharged and put at risk by London pedicabs, just as the advert’s cheerful portrayal has prompted debate.

A second ride back cost £35, bringing the total to £107 for 2.6 miles. The article says Transport for London plans to introduce fares capped at a £5 starting charge, £1 per minute and a £3 supplement for each additional passenger. Reporters also describe a near collision and the driver weaving through traffic and pedestrians.

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