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New Bedford Pedicab launches service this spring
Featured in the April issue of 247PRINT
Article by Liz Tomasetti, southcoast247.com
correspondent
 Any
day now, somewhere in New Bedford, you will be stuck in
traffic, and crossing your path will be a biker. Not
just any biker, but one that is pedaling their way
downtown with two happy non-car-driving passengers in
tow.
"I am very into the idea of low-tech," Kenneth said. New
Bedford Pedicab, a locally focused, environmentally
responsible business will be launched by Kenneth and
Colleen Sutliffe this spring.
And low-tech is the idea indeed.
Referred to on occasion as "rickshaw bicycles", these
are three wheeled bicycles with a single seat for the
driver and a double covered seat in the rear for the
passengers. These pedal-fueled modes of transportation
will provide three local tours: The Whaling Tour, The
Architecture Tour, and The Literary Tour.
There is something to be said for slowing down and
experiencing a town not through the backseat of a car,
but in the open air. Not only will they be showing
people New Bedford's history, the pedicab service will
include a basic taxi service in the downtown and
waterfront areas including the ferry terminal, without
the gas. You may have spotted one in Boston, New York or
Newport as the business is a genius combination that
thrives on tourist and local patronage alike.
Colleen and Kenneth are proud of New Bedford's unique
landscape and culture and feel New Bedford Pedicab is a
eco-responsible way of sharing these views. Working and
living in New Bedford with their sweet son, Pierce, they
are inspired contributors to the independent business
vision that is taking over downtown.
Keep your eyes peeled for the three people powered
pedicabs that will be cruising around town come warm
weather and sunshine. And instead of driving down to
that bar for a drink, put your keys back down and call
New Bedford Pedicab at 508.264.2487.
April 01, 2008 |
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