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Philadelphia Pedicabs Seek Push from Constituents

Mary Casper — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:07:19 +0000

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toward the environmentally friendly alternative to taxis and horse drawn carriages but the project’s been stalled by an outdated lack of regulation.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 Goes Pedicabbing

Shirley Siluk Gregory — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:14:25 +0000

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.

Eco Cabs Makes Dublin Transport Free of Charge, Free of Emissions

Adam Williams — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:21:44 +0000

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