whoa, does this mean we're a real city now?
2009-03-17 20:53:19
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Pedicab Drivers Wanted
Hey there pedal-bikers of the 'burgh. We are Green Gears Pedicabs, a newly lauched company in Pittsburgh. We just want to introduce ourselves to the biking comunity and give a call out to those of you who might be interested in driving one of our pedicabs. We're looking for fit, outgoing pedal-bikers who are confident with the streets of Pittsburgh. Check us out on the web at greengearspedicabs.com, or contact Paul Kletter:
(e) paul@ggpedi.com
(p) 412.512.9616
if you'd like to learn more, have any suggestions, or just want to say hey.
See ya out there!
Paul Kletter
Green Gears Pedicabs Company
2009-03-17 20:46:15
Aye! I've seen you guys parked around the strip this week. Have you any customers yet?
2009-03-17 22:05:38
ya,
We did great on St. Pat's but people are still very freaked out by the Cabs. I worked the last two mornings and have done ok.
2009-03-17 23:26:43
i saw three lady's in the back of a pedicab yesterday morning. they all had huge smiles on their faces. i really hope this catches on.
2009-03-18 12:56:07
What's the legality of this in Pittsburgh? I ask because I've heard of pedicab companies in other towns getting shut down just as people became comfortable with them.
2009-03-18 13:36:31
That's just because this city (among others) has a nice habit of shutting down ANYTHING that will bring people out and make them happy. I don't have time to list every example, but we all know its true.
That's because we live in "The Land of the Free" (if you speak orwellian)
2009-03-18 17:02:15
Haha I'd love to take a passenger to dormont on one of those.
2009-03-19 15:45:26
Checked out the website. It looks cool, but as an entrepreneur, I have some thoughts. I am not an attorney, but I am familiar with the basics of business law.
Since the drivers are independent contractors, won't they need insurance? Also, if you are leasing your pedicabs to them to use for business, won't they also need business licenses?
Also, since they are leasing from you/independent contractors, you can't control rates between pedicab drivers.
Basically, I am saying the legal issues around this are enough to make me take a step back. I would also suggest anyone interested in this to go to an attorney before doing ANYTHING.
2009-03-23 23:01:55
made it into pop city:
http://www.popcitymedia.com/timnews/greengears0325.aspx
2009-03-25 15:26:56
Congratulations, and good luck!
Glad to see this finally happening.
2009-03-28 17:57:01
I saw one of your guys stuck in traffic in the Southside when I was going to other way with Critical Mass. He was carrying two old ladies and singing at the top of his lungs. Pretty rad.
2009-03-29 02:18:14