By Mary Casper •
January 16, 2009
Though a handful of pedicabs have been pedaling around Philadelphia for several years, the group’s attempt last year to break into Center City Philadelphia met more than a little resistance.
Chariots of Philly has been shuttling passengers around Manayunk since 2003, following a larger urban trend toward the environmentally friendly alternative to taxis and horse drawn carriages but the project’s been stalled by an outdated lack of regulation.
Pensacola’s not a big city, population-wise, but it’s spread out over a large area that’s more car- than pedestrian-friendly. So it’s nice to see that visitors now have a more eco-friendly option for exploring the historic “City of Five Flags”: pedicabs.
The Pensacola News-Journal reports this week that the city welcomed its first pedal-powered taxi service this fall with the launch of Foot Taxi. The business offers eight pedicabs in a service area that encompasses most of the old downtown area, including many of the city’s popular nightspots and restaurants.
By Adam Williams •
September 10, 2008
Eco Cabs is blending a few ideas into one to provide free — yes, free — transportation in Dublin, Ireland, and without emitting any noxious pollution. The blended business model uses old-fashioned peddle power, combined with companies itching to advertise — and show consumers their greenness in the process — and thereby foot the bill for passengers.
Source: Triple Pundit
