Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, January 15, 2010, 10:16 AM
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Pedal-powered taxis roll down Castro
Original post made on Jan 15, 2010
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, January 15, 2010, 10:16 AM
Comments (11)
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jan 15, 2010 at 10:50 am
THIS IS SO AWESOME!! I live a few streets away from downtown and don't like to drive all of the time... and it's safer than some dummy getting behind the wheel after a few drinks. YAY!!!
a resident of another community
on Jan 15, 2010 at 10:56 am
I hope this company starts serving Palo Alto as well.
a resident of Whisman Station
on Jan 15, 2010 at 1:25 pm
This is brilliant!
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jan 15, 2010 at 2:09 pm
You know, when I first saw them last weekend my first reaction was "what the hell is this," but I must admit that the more I thought about it, the more I like the concept and may in fact utilize their services.
a resident of North Whisman
on Jan 15, 2010 at 3:14 pm
this is SOOOOO cool! So I could call them and get picked up and taken downtown instead of driving and parking - plus what a great way to see things. I hope we see some new street signs with the universal symbol for "Watch out for foot-pedaled vehicles ahead" :) Mpuntain View is such a great place to live...
a resident of Jackson Park
on Jan 15, 2010 at 3:41 pm
This is great! I just broke my toe and was thinking "no more walks down to Castro for a while" - but I could still enjoy the restaurants of Castro by using this service. Brilliant idea, and good for older people, too.
a resident of Shoreline West
on Jan 15, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Oh man...after traveling to Asia several times, all I can think when I see this is:
"Really, Mountain View? Rickshaws?"
If people took rickshaws in Asia, they'd probably feel guilty. Wonder if guilt of causing someone to haul your butt around will keep people from using this service. It just still makes me sort of giggle.
a resident of Jackson Park
on Jan 15, 2010 at 4:47 pm
This is so cool! I can't wait to use them. There are three of us, one in kindergarten so we can all probably fit. Too bad it's only during the weekend.
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jan 18, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Steve,
I hear they will be in Palo Alto very soon!
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Jan 22, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Will they come all the way to my house or is this just to and from the downtown area? I live in the Cuesta Park area, but close to El Camino. I would love it if they would come here and pick us up.
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jan 25, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Dude! Pay your drivers a base wage! They've gotta mug for tips to make any money? Not cool.
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