Cycles of all sorts

Some countries and cities have banned or restricted cycle rickshaws.

They are often prohibited in congested areas of major cities. For example, they were banned in Bangkok in the mid 1960s as not fitting the modern image of the city being promoted by the government.

In Dhaka and Jakarta, they are no longer permitted on major roads, but are still used to provide transportation within individual urban neighborhoods.

They are banned entirely in Pakistan.

While they have been criticized for causing congestion, rickshaws are also often hailed as environmentally-friendly, inexpensive modes of transportation.

In rich countries modern velotaxi are welcome in congested cities.