pedicab/cargo-bike to make a living in North America?

anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?

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anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?

I haven't heard of anyone trying this in North America, but I would think it
would be possible in traffic congested areas such as NYC or Boston or other
large metro areas, as long as the passenger was not traveling too far.

Ken

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anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?

I haven't heard of anyone trying this in North America, but I would think it
would be possible in traffic congested areas such as NYC or Boston or other
large metro areas, as long as the passenger was not traveling too far.

Ken

A few years ago I knew of a small village with a fair number of boating
tourists and a local entrepreneur had a couple of pedicabs in operation
for 2 summers but I don't think it was a success. They're gone now

John Kane
Kingston ON

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anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?

20 years ago when I was in college I worked for a while giving pedicab
rides here in San Diego, at Balboa Park (great way to meet women). You
could say I made a living but I didn't have many expenses back then.
The owner of the business seemed to do well.

Pedicabs are still all around the tourist areas in downtown San Diego
so there must be some profit in it.

Tom

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anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?

20 years ago when I was in college I worked for a while giving pedicab
rides here in San Diego, at Balboa Park (great way to meet women). You
could say I made a living but I didn't have many expenses back then.
The owner of the business seemed to do well.

Pedicabs are still all around the tourist areas in downtown San Diego
so there must be some profit in it.


A group in San Francisco provides "personal services" as well as a ride to
males.

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anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?

This link belongs to someone who makes a living hauling cargo and building
cargo bikes & trailers, I don't know which side of the business is his main
support:
http://www.bikesatwork.com/

Bikes and drays are pretty much the only transport on Macinac Island, Michigan,
but most of the bikes are rentals, most all of the work is done by horses.

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anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?



I haven't heard of anyone trying this in North America, but I would think it
would be possible in traffic congested areas such as NYC or Boston or other
large metro areas, as long as the passenger was not traveling too far.


Boulder (CO) has a bike taxi service.

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anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?

20 years ago when I was in college I worked for a while giving pedicab
rides here in San Diego, at Balboa Park (great way to meet women). You
could say I made a living but I didn't have many expenses back then.
The owner of the business seemed to do well.

Pedicabs are still all around the tourist areas in downtown San Diego
so there must be some profit in it.


A group in San Francisco provides "personal services" as well as a ride to
males.


Sounds like a real innovative type service, no pun intended!

Ken

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anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?

20 years ago when I was in college I worked for a while giving pedicab
rides here in San Diego, at Balboa Park (great way to meet women).
You could say I made a living but I didn't have many expenses back
then. The owner of the business seemed to do well.

Pedicabs are still all around the tourist areas in downtown San Diego
so there must be some profit in it.

There are tons of them in Victoria, BC -- again, a major tourist town. They're
independent, and rent the pedicabs from the pedicab company. I've noticed
many of them, if not most, seem to be from Europe/UK or Australia/NZ. Since
they're free agents it's one way a travelling college student, etc., can make a
few bucks under the table. They try to strike up a relationship with you, to
get repeat business during your stay. They pass out business cards and carry
cell phones. They're generally very knowledgeable about the city and very
personable -- excellent tour guides and a great general resource. They're quite
expensive, but a great service for older folks who want to ride to dinner, etc.,
and can only do so much walking during a busy day seeing the sights. I travel
around BC with some older folks every summer. We make good use of pedicabs.
But do they actually make a living? I have no idea. I imagine the veterans do
OK but most probably just make a few bucks here and there.

Matt O.

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anyone in North America earns their living with a pedicab or
cargo-bike?

Ask Pedalers Express in Eugene, Oregon:
http://members.efn.org/~cat/pedex/index.htm

I think there's a similar business in Portland, but I couldn't find
them on the web. I've definitely seen their cargo bike in downtown,
though.

Jeff