Pedi-cabs calling in downtown Grand Rapids
With an eye to quick and easy transportation between hot spots in downtown Grand Rapids and keeping that transportation ‘green,’ three pedi-cab companies are seeking the opportunity to provide big city, human-powered mobility around town.
With an eye to quick and easy transportation between hot spots in downtown Grand Rapids and keeping that transportation ‘green,’ three pedi-cab companies are seeking the opportunity to provide big city, human-powered mobility around town. The city is drawing up guidelines for operation of the mini-taxis and should be ready for the entrepreneurs soon.
According to excerpts from the story:
GRAND RAPIDS – Like many major U.S. cities, Grand Rapids may soon have pedicabs on the streets of its downtown district. City officials drafted proposed rules for the human-powered vehicles and will hold a public hearing on the proposal January 29. Pedicabs are human-powered three-wheeled vehicles with a seat, pedals and handlebars in front for the operator and a hooded cab in back for passengers.
Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority Director Jay Fowler said the city doesn’t yet know what the demand will be for the one or two-seated pedicabs, however three companies have expressed interest in operating in downtown Grand Raids.
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