Pedicab drivers must carry $1 million in commercial liability insurance, undergo fingerprint-based background checks and post maximum fares under rules unanimously approved Thursday by the St. Louis Metropolitan Taxicab Commission.

It’s the first time the agency that governs vehicles for hire in St. Louis and St. Louis County has created a comprehensive set of regulations for bicycle taxis.

The commission also licensed r.u.E Pedicabs, the fourth business to get such a permit. The company had sought permission for 11 bike taxis — for six already in St. Louis and for another five currently operating out of state that it wants to bring to St. Louis. The commission granted the permits for the six that are here, pushing the number of licensed local pedicabs to 15.

According to the company’s licensing application, it will operate during big events like sports games and festivals, with a “minor presence” on off-peak times, such as during the day for tourists and on weekends for bar traffic.