Los Angeles’ Transportation Department did do some really good research on pedicabs when looking to regulate pedicabs.
In the following document if you scroll down past some of the antiquated pedicab rules that are currently in place, you will see a great deal of good research of the various cities pedicab programs around the country.  It […]

Bri of the JB and Sandy show on local radio station Mix 94.7 FM complained of being charged too much for a ride during SXSW.  She and her friends were asked to pay $10 each to get a ride of .7 miles distance.
John Fisher of Austin’s Roadkill Pedicab came to pedicabbers defense.
Listen to their conversation […]

I have spoken to several pedicab drivers that have chronic pain, and other long term problems from putting in long hours on the bike.  With SXSW coming up many of us will be on the bike for 8+ hours per day for up to a week straight.  This is when we make our money.  It […]

This is one of the trucks loaded to the gills with pedicabs, bicycles and gear on the way to Washington DC. 

It’s a sad day when a pedicab driver gets thrown in jail while on the job. I wish I knew more about what is going on in NYC.
The video makes it look like a crazy mob scene.  I don’t think the arrested pedicabber’s friends were doing him any favors by yelling at the police.  […]

 After following some of the comments that have appeared on this blog and reading the postings at the yahoo pedicab group I have come to the following conclusions:
 

Pedicabs operate in a very small arena, not so much as a pond, but a bathtub.
If our regulating authorities want to shut us down, they can do so […]

Hey Pedicabbery,
I am pleased and hopeful that the city of Austin transportation department is actively working toward making Pedicabs safer and improving our image with the public.  The Transportation Department is asking for the input of pedicab owners to help develop updated safety standards.  This meeting was initially called in response to the concerns that […]

The following information is taken from this document found at the City of Austin Public Works Department.  It was last updated September 23rd, 2008
ATX Pedicab - 5 pedicabs
Capital Pedicab - 45 pedicabs
Dikes on Bikes  - 5 pedicabs
Dirtnail - 1 pedicab
Heart of Texas Pedicab - 23 pedicabs
Lone Star Cyclery - 3 pedicabs
Metrocycle - 16 pedicabs
Roadkill Pedicab […]

Former and current pedicab riders working for Cascadia Cabs in Seattle, Washington have spoken out about the poor business practices, shoddy equipment, and lack of training that ultimately lead to the death of Peter Dzioba and hospitalization of Mary Dzioba on the 25 anniversary of their wedding.  Coworkers of the pedicab driver, who was also […]

More “Googling” has lead me to comments posted on the seattlepi.com website.  The article and its comments can be found here:
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/seattle911/archives/145457.asp

Posted by unregistered user at 8/8/08 1:40 p.m.
Ex-Pedicab driver-
Cascadia cabs don’t prohibit or warn you of which hills to stay away from. Instead they incourage you to go where the customer requests and to […]

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 […]

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

This 2005 article take from the Austin American Statesman jobs section:

http://jobs.statesman.com/JOBSWeb/common/viewContent.do?Content=/careercenter/articles/individualprofile_20050529.html&contentScreen=Content

Pedicab driver goes the extra mile for downtown Austin passengersBy David GlessnerSpecial Sections StaffSunday, May 29, 2005He’s never won the Tour de France, but to Austin night owls in need of a lift, Paul Miranda is a cycling chamAs a driver for Capital Pedicab, Miranda […]

Thanks to the folks over at pedicabnews.com  for finding this video.  It has some great footage of Chalo, Sachee, and Jeremy’s pedal powered creations in action. (at 1 min 43 seconds.)

Comentary:
This is one stratagy that has not been used in Austin. Hopefully it never will.
Article take from PEDICABBIES CLAIM TIX BLITZ
PEDICABBIES CLAIM TIX BLITZ
By PATRICK GALLAHUE
December 10, 2007 — Pedicab drivers are accusing the city of waging a petty ticket blitz against them.

They say that since Wednesday, cops have slammed them with […]