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December 15, 2008

No personal attacks will be permitted on this site.

Hey guys,
We are an intense group at times.  I have personally have to moderate my own opinion and delete my own rants when I go so far as to write something that is outside of the stated goals of this site:
“This website is intended to provide news and information to Austin pedicab drivers, City of […]

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December 12, 2008

Who Wants A Ride?

“Who Wants A Ride?” is a documentary about the “pedicabers” (bicycle taxi) of Austin Texas. Follow the rough group of pedicabers around the back allies of 6th street as they tell their stories. Tales of molestation, celebrities, sex, passion, and other crazy and embarrassing moments. While the job can be crazy at times, there is […]

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November 25, 2008

GO, GO, GO DANCER WHEELY RISQUé RIDE TURNS ON CITY STREETS

The New York Post has a hilarious article about a dancer that rides a pedicab equiped with a 8 foot tall “stripper pole”.

Check it out here:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11232008/news/regionalnews/go__go__go_dancer_140297.htm
full text below:
GO, GO, GO DANCER WHEELY RISQUé RIDE TURNS ON CITY STREETS
By CYNTHIA R. FAGEN
Last updated: 1:25 am
November 23, 2008
Posted: 12:45 am
November 23, 2008
Call him the flesh pedaler.
Biker Andrew […]

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November 7, 2008

Four wheel pedicabs

 
Quattrocycle, 6 seats, 251 lbs - 2995 Euros 

Conference bike, 7 seat, 400 lbs. - $12,750

Conference bike, 5 seat - $8,750

Zem, 4 seats, 211 lbs - 5960 Euros

AVD pedicab, 4 seat, weight unknown - 5700 Euros

Surrey Stretch Limo, seats 9, weight unknown - $5,195

Rhodes Car, 4 seats, 125 lbs, - price unknown

Rhodes car

Pedalpub, seats 17 people, […]

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September 29, 2008

The cycle rickshaw will hold approx 16 children?

I would really like to see this school bus rickshaw that can hold 16 children.
This article is taken from:
http://www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk/news/chard_news/3707521.Hands_of_Hope___/

Hands of Hope…
9:10pm Sunday 28th September 2008
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September 25, 2008

Independent pedicab drivers lose their licenses (in Cuba)

And I thought that we were under too much pressure in Austin.  At least we don’t have a local political boss breathing down our necks.
Article taken from:
http://www.cubanet.org/CNews/y01/ago01/13e1.htm
FROM CUBA
August 13, 2001
Independent pedicab drivers lose their licenses
HAVANA (Carmelo Díaz Fernández, APSIC) – Local authorities in Camaguey have threatened to lift the licenses of pedicab drivers who […]

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Helena Bonham Carter: Pedicab Driver

Helena Bohnam Carter has my vote as being the coolest mom in the Hollywood.
http://www.tmz.com/2008/09/24/helena-bonham-carter-biker-mom/
Helena Bonham Carter: Biker Mom
Posted Sep 24th 2008 1:20PM by TMZ Staff
Dressed in character, Helena Bonham Carter picked up her adroable kids from Hogwarts on Tuesday.

Voldemort was no where in sight.
More information on her tricycle can be found here:
http://www.trikidoo.co.uk/default.htm 

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July 15, 2008

“The Great Rickshaw Race” (India)

This is a short movie filmed in India, and contains pro-feminist themes. It also has some nice footage of the modern Indian made pedicabs in action.

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July 14, 2008

Make it safe, fun, fast, and affordable - Overcoming potential pedicab passenger’s concerns.

Pedicab drivers are in it for the money. Have no doubt about that. While we may like all of the benefits that go along with our occupation, we would not do the work if it we were not paid.
Getting a fare is more than about being in the right place at […]

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July 9, 2008

“Pedicab Race” December 31, 2007

This is some footage just before the start of the 2007 - 2008 Austin First night parade. 15+ of Austin Pedicabbers had a race from 7th and congress to Cesar Chavez and ended in front of city hall.

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July 6, 2008

“Things that click” short documentry about Jo Ann Santangelo

The following is a short film by UT students Katy Stafford & Sarah Campbell on Austin, Texas documentary photographer & pedicab driver Jo Ann Santangelo.

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May 29, 2008

Austin Pedicab Flickr page

Joanne has set up a flicker group entitled “Austin Pedicab and the unmotorized revolution“. There are some great photos of many familiar faces. Mmmm, all those pretty pedicab ladies. 

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May 20, 2008

Film student, pedicab driver # 2

This is a movie shot in Austin Texas. I think it was done by Matt Kordelski. Good work Matt.

Bike Taxi Driver

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Film student, pedicab driver.

This is the movie that you might expect a film student to make if they drive a pedicab. Funny none the less.
“The Great Pedicab Race” Part 1:

“The Great Pedicab Race” Part 2:

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May 19, 2008

Additional bloggers wanted.

Hello all,
I was surprised today to see that austinpedicab.org is at the top of Google’s search results for the search term “Austin Pedicab”.  In celebration of this small accomplishment, I would like to open this blog up to pedicab drivers and business operators in the Austin area.
I have always intended this site to be […]

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