Pedal Cabs are dangerous and clog the streets and mostly empty

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N.Y. Supreme Court Ruling Spells Victory for Pedicabs

Submitted by Jason Fane, Jan 22, 2008 22:14

Pedal cabs should be banned.

They are dangerous to their drivers, their passengers and to other traffic. Most of the time they are empty. Often, they can be seen parked on Fifth Avenue waiting for passengers and stopping a full land of traffic.

I have never seen a pedal cab driver wearing a safety helmit, or a license plate on a pedal cab. Are pedal cab drivers required to meet any standard of safety, knowledge or otherwise before driving the cab? What purpose do they serve? I don't know of any New Yorkers who use them on a regular basis.

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Chad Marlow is a lobbyist for the Pedicab Owners Assc., not the pedicab industry. He does not represent the Pedicab... [MORE]	George Bliss	Jan 25, 2008 14:47
Pedal cabs should be banned. They are dangerous to their drivers, their passengers and to other traffic. Most of the time...	Jason Fane	Jan 22, 2008 22:14
Based on events outside Gotham, I knew that pedicabs could not be limited more than motor taxis. I am impressed,... [MORE]	Hugh E Webber	Jan 22, 2008 20:10
Finally, a break for the pedicab industry in New York in the legislative arena. Good stuff. [MORE]	Gregg	Jan 17, 2008 15:38
What we need now is alternative, energy-efficient transportation. Drivers hate pedicabs because they slow traffic and take up space, which... [MORE]	Kristi	Jan 17, 2008 09:44

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