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Asheville’s new bicycle cab

Jason Sandford May 20, 2008

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Asheville’s new bicycle cabbies hit the streets last weekend. The business, dubbed “Your Chariot Awaits,” will try to make a go of pedaling tourists around town. Somebody tried this several years ago, and it didn’t last. We’ll see if these folks can make it work.

From the Citizen-Times:

The cabs will operate 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. seven days a week, not including rush hour 4-6 p.m. The cabs will run in downtown Asheville, the River Arts District and Historic Montford.

Drivers can charge a fare or operate on tips. Fares are set at $2.50 per person per one-way trip within one district, with an additional $1 for crossover into another district.

Passengers can call, e-mail or text message for a pedicab at 582-1842 or [email protected].
For more information, visit the company’s MySpace page at www.myspace.com/yourchariotawaitsllc.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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1 Comment

Your Chariot Awaits May 28, 2008

As long as the gas prices keep rising, then we are here to stay. We are serving locals as well as tourists by providing them with economical and environmental man-powered transportation Downtown. Besides, its fun!

Yes, we are aware of a previous try on bringing rickshaws to Asheville about a decade ago, but equipment has come a long way since then. We have more time to dedicate to the pedicabs as well as to our customers. And, Asheville is more receptive to
this style of venture now.

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