New Orleans pedicabs

wanderer · 12-21-2011, 06:02 PM

Get ready for a new way to see the city--without walking. Three separate companies have been licensed to operate pedicabs in the Big Easy. The cost is $5 for the six-block ride and then $1 per block after that. The companies are looking for cyclists and will start operations soon.

telepopMuzic · 12-22-2011, 04:22 AM

it's good to hear the pedi-cabs are finally a reality after all this back and forth talk by the authorities saying pedicabs may not be safe. Can you believe it? all these delays and red tape because of simple pedi-cabs..Im surprised that there are still those who are interested in operating the pedi-cabs.

Dapolitiu4 · 12-22-2011, 04:25 AM

i think the delays have been attributed to the cabbies who feared competition. don't know why the cab drivers worry too much since the pedi-cabs fares aren't competitive. It's way cheaper to take an air-conditioned cab if you think about it...2 people, 10 blocks, the tab is going to be $13 plus tip. i can take a cab from my house to the french quarter for that amount.

JonahJones · 12-23-2011, 05:09 AM

I think these Pedicabs are great! I think $5 per person for six french quarter blocks and $1 extra for each additional block isn't extortionate. I'm not sure though how they work fares outside the quarter where the blocks are significantly longer.

Geronimo-Giancila · 12-23-2011, 05:15 AM

I also think $5 isn't bad and they carry two passengers comfortably, and a third on the lap if it is a child. Not sure whether locals in NO will use them though. The pedicabs will certainly make the most business in the French Quarter, the Central Business District, the Marigny and the Warehouse District.

Pagame · 12-26-2011, 05:07 AM

plus tip? what is it everyone feels the need to tip...we live in a such a crazy society where everybody wants a tip people for doing their job. Im so sick of this attitude that tips are mandatory..you are only supposed to tip when the person has earned it!

SincereXX · 12-26-2011, 05:12 AM

Seriously, $5 for the six-block ride? seems outrageous! that means, two pwoplw going 10 blocks would cost $18 by my calculation for a 5 minute trip...goodness, gracious me.

Vicolette · 12-30-2011, 08:48 PM

New Orleans one of my favorite places to visit. It's where I first learned about those scrumptious beignets. I like the pedicab transport option. What a cool way to see the city.

shelovestowa · 01-02-2012, 07:30 AM

cool, i'l be visiting new orleans in a few weeks and im planning to use the pedicabs..i'll report back. by the way, vicolette: any ideas where to get the best beignets in New Orleans?

Vicolette · 01-13-2012, 11:29 AM

Absolutely! Cafe du Monde located on Decatur Street. Opened way back in the mid 1800s in the French Market. While you're there, pick up a package of beignet mix to take home. Enjoy!

12-21-2011, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
wanderer Moderator Jr Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 770	New Orleans pedicabs Get ready for a new way to see the city--without walking. Three separate companies have been licensed to operate pedicabs in the Big Easy. The cost is $5 for the six-block ride and then $1 per block after that. The companies are looking for cyclists and will start operations soon. __________________ ~~ Amanda from Michigan My favorite places to visit: Lake Michigan shoreline in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois & Wisconsin Omaha, Nebraska (no really) Toronto, Ontario

12-22-2011, 04:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
telepopMuzic Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	New Orleans pedicabs area reality it's good to hear the pedi-cabs are finally a reality after all this back and forth talk by the authorities saying pedicabs may not be safe. Can you believe it? all these delays and red tape because of simple pedi-cabs..Im surprised that there are still those who are interested in operating the pedi-cabs.

12-22-2011, 04:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dapolitiu4 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	New Orleans pedicabs are expensive i think the delays have been attributed to the cabbies who feared competition. don't know why the cab drivers worry too much since the pedi-cabs fares aren't competitive. It's way cheaper to take an air-conditioned cab if you think about it...2 people, 10 blocks, the tab is going to be $13 plus tip. i can take a cab from my house to the french quarter for that amount.

12-23-2011, 05:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
JonahJones Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Pedicabs are great! I think these Pedicabs are great! I think $5 per person for six french quarter blocks and $1 extra for each additional block isn't extortionate. I'm not sure though how they work fares outside the quarter where the blocks are significantly longer.

12-23-2011, 05:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Geronimo-Giancila Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	New Orleans pedicabs great for tourists I also think $5 isn't bad and they carry two passengers comfortably, and a third on the lap if it is a child. Not sure whether locals in NO will use them though. The pedicabs will certainly make the most business in the French Quarter, the Central Business District, the Marigny and the Warehouse District.


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12-26-2011, 05:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pagame Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	tipping isn't mandatory plus tip? what is it everyone feels the need to tip...we live in a such a crazy society where everybody wants a tip people for doing their job. Im so sick of this attitude that tips are mandatory..you are only supposed to tip when the person has earned it!

12-26-2011, 05:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
SincereXX Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	New Orleans pedicabs won't last a year Seriously, $5 for the six-block ride? seems outrageous! that means, two pwoplw going 10 blocks would cost $18 by my calculation for a 5 minute trip...goodness, gracious me.

12-30-2011, 08:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vicolette Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West coast, Florida Posts: 344	Re: New Orleans pedicabs New Orleans one of my favorite places to visit. It's where I first learned about those scrumptious beignets. I like the pedicab transport option. What a cool way to see the city. __________________ These are my current top three "must go" destinations: Paris - for the architecture and history Scotland - my family roots Costa Rica - for the amazing rainforest

01-02-2012, 07:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
shelovestowa Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	best beignets in New Orleans cool, i'l be visiting new orleans in a few weeks and im planning to use the pedicabs..i'll report back. by the way, vicolette: any ideas where to get the best beignets in New Orleans?

01-13-2012, 11:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Vicolette Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West coast, Florida Posts: 344	Re: New Orleans pedicabs Absolutely! Cafe du Monde located on Decatur Street. Opened way back in the mid 1800s in the French Market. While you're there, pick up a package of beignet mix to take home. Enjoy! __________________ These are my current top three "must go" destinations: Paris - for the architecture and history Scotland - my family roots Costa Rica - for the amazing rainforest

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