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

Pedicabs have become quite common in midtown Manhattan, for about a
year.

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

On 4 Jun 2005 02:36:50 -0700, wrote:

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

The closest thing that's common is the bicycle courier, a job which
exists in most larger cities. Such couriers are used for fast
delivery of documents and small items between offices in the central
business districts of such areas. Cargo bikes used for transport for
hire are essentially unknown in the US. Pedicabs exist in a few
tourist-heavy locales, but once again, they are generally rare.
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Werehatrack wrote:

On 4 Jun 2005 02:36:50 -0700, wrote:



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



The closest thing that's common is the bicycle courier, a job which
exists in most larger cities. Such couriers are used for fast
delivery of documents and small items between offices in the central
business districts of such areas. Cargo bikes used for transport for
hire are essentially unknown in the US. Pedicabs exist in a few
tourist-heavy locales, but once again, they are generally rare.


Funny. From the responses here it sounds like they are all over the
place (albeit, only where there might be tourists).

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wrote:

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.


20 yrs ago I worked one of those pedicabs at La Jolla cove one night.
Rented it for $15 and took in $15.40, and the bus ride to the cove
cost me $0.85, so I lost $0.45. Someone bought me a beer though. And
the blond working the other side of the street took in $80.

Next time, I'm bringing coconut shells and a wig.

dkl

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 17:20:02 -0600, ,
Chuck Anderson wrote:



Funny. From the responses here it sounds like they are all over the
place (albeit, only where there might be tourists).

If you've not seen it, this is a beautiul book describing the many
variations of cargo and passenger trikes.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/journeys.../rickshaws.htm
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On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 17:20:02 -0600, Chuck Anderson
wrote:

Werehatrack wrote:

On 4 Jun 2005 02:36:50 -0700, wrote:

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

The closest thing that's common is the bicycle courier, a job which
exists in most larger cities. Such couriers are used for fast
delivery of documents and small items between offices in the central
business districts of such areas. Cargo bikes used for transport for
hire are essentially unknown in the US. Pedicabs exist in a few
tourist-heavy locales, but once again, they are generally rare.

Funny. From the responses here it sounds like they are all over the
place (albeit, only where there might be tourists).

Theoretically, we had some pedicabs here for a while, and might still
though I haven't seen them. Horse-drawn carriages, yes; those ply the
streets of downtown most nights of the week. But given Houston's
reputation as the fattest major city in the nation, I could understand
if there was a certain amount of reluctance to try running pedicabs
here, even with our relatively flat terrain.
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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.

They are here in NYC. I don't know if anyone can make a living with one.
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Alex

Houston fattest? Only according to the unscientific Men's Fitness
Magazine -- basically the men's version of Cosmo. But not according to
the CDC.

http://www.obesity.org/subs/fastfacts/cities.shtml

On Thu, 09 Jun 2005 13:06:17 -0400, Alex Rodriguez
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In article ,
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wrote in message
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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.

They are here in NYC. I don't know if anyone can make a living with one.
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Alex

They are very annoying. They go slowly in the bike lanes and real
bikes have to pass them, which is sometimes a bit touchy on a busy
street.

However they often have passengers so someone is making money. I don't
think anyone uses it for transportation, more like something to do,
like the horse drawn carriages.

In article ,
says...

wrote in message
roups.com...
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.

They are already here in NYC. They are not cheap to ride in, you negotiate the
fare in advance, and they are not fast. I've seen the drivers doing some
stupid things, like going the wrong way down a one way street.
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Alex