San Diego cracked down Monday on pedicabs that play loud music and fare-gouge unsuspecting tourists. The City Council voted unanimously to ban amplified music on all pedicabs, increase insurance ...

Monday's decision will bring the city of San Diego closer in alignment with the port, which passed similar guidelines for pedicabs recently.

Downtown pedicabs with dazzling lights and thumping stereo systems are undergoing a significant change — many operators no longer play loud music, especially near the convention center.