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Kwame Jackson suited up and jumped on a pedicab himself to earn some extra income as a driver on the Apprentice. |
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The Protégé team was shocked as the realization washed over them: Versa Corp had sold advertising on their pedicabs. |
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Get the latest news and information on pedicab happenings and appearances!
The Energy & Capital:
Real Time Peak Oil Clock
Dec 10, 2007
View the Energy & Capital website's real time clock that illustrates our oil consumption. Click to View
Sign of nightlife: Rickshaw arrives, Downtown Raleigh - Attraction cheers boosters
May 12, 2007
The arrival of the vehicles on the streets of downtown Raleigh this month could mean something more than a fun way to tour the city. Click to Read the Article
The Economist magazine supports the Pedicab Industry
April 19, 2007
A PEDICAB borrowed from a friend for a conference on pedestrianisation in 1990 got Steve Meyer pedalling what is now a fast-moving business.
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First Cayman Islands Pedicab Business Starts Operations
February 13, 2007
The Cayman Islands now have their own new rickshaw business, called Wheels PediCab Service. “Environmentally friendly, well-equipped state-of-the-art rickshaw bicycles are a new way of getting around Seven Mile Beach and George Town,” said owner and operator Brian Barnes.
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AUK: Oxford: The Future Has Got Three Wheels February 9, 2007
I've seen the future of short-haul public transport in Oxford, and it's got three wheels. Oxford's cycling community is abuzz with talk of bicycle-rickshaws, or pedicabs'. Click to Read the Article
A Main Street Pedicab Makes the cover of Fodor's NYC January 25, 2006
Gracing the cover of next years Fodor's Guide to New York City 2006 is a Main Street Pedicab! It sits with its driver in Time Square, ready for its next fare. Buy the Fodor's NYC Guide at fodors.com.
Pedicabs Pedaling Into Downtown December 22, 2005
Pedestrians in downtown Long Beach will soon be able to hail a cab - a pedicab, that is. Main Street Pedicabs President, Steve Meyer is interviewed about bringing his pedicabs to this California hot spot.
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Pedicabs Deliver on Metropolitan Museum of Art Ride Dec. 17, 2005
The scene was vintage New York as 32 pedicabs chauffeured patrons from the Essex Hotel to the Metropolitan Museum of Art during a prearranged ride. The organizer Lisa said "Thank you so much for Saturday. Our ride up to the Met was the highlight of the weekend, everyone is still talking about it and will be for a long time to come I am sure!! Please thank all the riders, they were amazing. And tell them that you guys were the most reliable, professional and fun mode of transportation we used all weekend. I think you'll have some new customers in the future. Thanks again and all the best." Book your prearranged ride today!
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Matt and Seth were out in front quickly & maintained their lead. It was a battle to the end, but Seth pushed on to victory. View the Images |
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Pedicabs on The Biggest Looser November 8, 2005
Main Street Pedicabs is featured on NBC's hit weight loss show, The Biggest Loser. Contestants used their pedicabs to pass the weekly weight loss challenges. Main Street Pedcabs helped them succeed! For the challenge, everyone had to pedal a pedicab up the steep ranch driveway. The person who finished first would win immunity for his or her duo. Everyone got on their pedicabs, with their family member in tow. Weight was added when necessary so that everyone was “pulling their own weight” up the hill. Matt and Seth were out in front quickly and maintained their lead over the group. It was a battle to the end, but Seth pushed on to victory. More importantly, they each got to spend time with their family members!
Pedicabs & American Express Showcase Downtown
NYC for 2004 Tribeca Film Festival April 14, 2004
American Express will celebrate New York City's Tribeca Film Festival with a host of entertainment experiences, dining promotions and event services designed to delight film buffs, Cardmembers and the merely curious who attend the lower Manhattan event, May 1 – 9, 2004. In its third year as Founding Sponsor of the Festival, American Express once again welcomes fans back to downtown New York City to enjoy the international film and cultural festival that has helped revitalize the spirit of the historic neighborhood. Throughout the festival free transportation was provided by Main Street Pedicabs chartered by American Express. Click to Read the Article
Pedicabs on The Apprentice March 11, 2004
Main Street Pedicabs were used for the March 11, 2004 episode of NBC's hit TV show, The Apprentice. Episode 10 - "Wheeling and Dealing" - the remaining members of "Versacorp" and "Protégé" teams compete against each other by operating a pedicab (rickshaw) service in NYC. When the two teams met with Donald in the boardroom, George and Carolyn laid out the numbers. Versacorp had a total profit of $3,680 while Protégé had a profit of just over $382. Even the always cool Trump seemed to do a double-take. The lopsided victory was the direct result of selling advertising.
Axe Body Spray Uses Pedicabs for National College Campus Tour January 15, 2004
Axe, the men's bodyspray, put together a clever college campus campaign that launched simultaneously nationwide, visiting in total 15 campuses during the famous '04 Axe roadtrip. Click to Read the Article
Pedicabs Provide Transportation & Advertising Opportunities
for the New Yorker Festival September 25, 2003
Over 20 pedicabs were involved for 2003 featuring vinyl wrapping in Festival colors such as orange and pink with Festival sponsorship decals such as Altoids, Citibank, Delta Airlines, Grand Marnier and the Intercontinental Hotel. In addition, this year's clothing sponsor of the Festival was Eddie Bauer with its Explore Your Environment campaign. Click to Read the Article
No Longer Jobless, but Probably Tan September 22, 2002
"And despite the slow economy, Mr. Rasmussen and other drivers say, business is good. The tourists are back, tips are still generous, and regular taxis remain hard to come by at rush hour and in the rain, when bike-cabbies attract impatient New Yorkers into their off-beat, three-wheeled vehicles." The New York Times about pedicabs as a means of employment in "No Longer Jobless, but Probably Tan".
Charo Coochie-Coos for Booze Cruise June 4, 2001
"Guests arriving at the event - which was blessed with beautiful early-summer weather - got help getting to the dock area from Manhattan Rickshaw Company pedicabs, which also added to the carefree, fun feel of the event. " Biz Bash New York about using pedicabs at specia events in "Charo Coochie-Coos for Booze Cruise"
Yahoo! Wrapped & Wired Pedicabs Wheel Through The Streets Of Sydney, Australia Sept. 7, 2000
Human-Powered Vehicles Offer Free Public Transportation, Internet Access and Online Digital Photos … and Raise Funds, Awareness for The Red Cross! Taking it to the streets of Sydney, Australia for the first time, Main Street Pedicabs and Yahoo!, Inc. today rolled out 10 purple and yellow Yahoo! wrapped and wired pedicabs. The uniquely designed, Internet-connected and human-powered vehicles offer visitors and Sydney residents environmentally-safe free rides, and a chance to surf the Web free of charge. Click to Read the Article
Emotional Branding: The New Paradigm for Connecting Brands to People discusses new marketing techniques, including the use of rickshaws as an advertising medium.
Romantic N.Y.: 165 Romantic Things to See and Do in New York says pedicabs are a great alternative to the standard horse-drawn carriage ride.
Some content provided courtesy manhattanrickshaw.com.
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