Downtown Phoenix pedicabs
Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Tony Arranaga in Featured
The other night after hanging out at the Phoenix Public Market wine bar, I tried out our pedicab service in downtown Phoenix for the first time. What a cool and green way to experience the heart of Phoenix! Since this was my first time, I had no idea how to hail one. I mean, I know how to hail a cab, but there must be an easier way to hail a pedicab in Phoenix. The folks inside the Public Market suggested calling the Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors here (before 11 p.m.) or call the Arizona Pedal Cab Co. (number below). Within a few minutes of calling the company direct, Bonnie (left) pulled up to the market and was happy to pedal around town with me. Bonnie tells me that most of her fares are convention visitors or those wanted to go from a restaurant to a bar. My trip wasn’t as exciting: the atm machine and then to Circle K to break a $20. Bonnie didn’t mind, in fact she wishes everyone would see the pedicab as an alternative form of transportation in downtown Phoenix! Like many people these days, Bonnie has found a new passion in cycling after losing her job several months ago. Bonnie says she loves not only loves the exercise but also enjoys showing people around downtown Phoenix. During my ride, Bonnie also gave me some tidbits of info to pass on:
- The pedicabs are currently available for scheduled lunch rides but are developing a full time lunch service
- The pedicabs can help you run errands downtown, and work on a tip basis only
- Bonnie can haul up to 600 pounds!!
Basically, if you need to get around downtown, the pedicabs are an environmentally friendly way to get around the center of town. Bonnie and the Arizona Pedal Cab Co are available! Learn more by visiting their site here. Need a ride? Call 602-252-1152.
6 Responses to “Downtown Phoenix pedicabs”
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David Bickford
14. Jan, 2010
Pedicabs are a great option for trips within Downtown — much more effective than Ollie the Trolley in my opinion. Normally, I’ll walk up to a mile, but when my wife was eight months pregnant, that was out of the question. We still enjoyed a nice date night Downtown with dinner at Nine 05 after a play at the Herberger. A friendly driver from the Bumble Bee pedicab company took us from the theater to the restaurant. After dinner, we called him using the number on his business card, he picked us up at the restaurant, and then took us to the Roosevelt light rail station.
Tony Arranaga
23. Jan, 2010
This was my first time taking a pedicab and it truly wss an enjoyable experience and a great way to get around downtown. I wasn’t aware that there was more than one company so thanks for pointing that out!
Rhonda Bannard
15. Jan, 2010
Glad you enjoyed it. Good piece. Time for pedi brigade! Whoo ha.
Tom
16. Jan, 2010
If you need a pedicab in Tempe, check out Greenstreet Pedicabs at http://www.facebook.com/greenstreetpedicabs
Tony Arranaga
23. Jan, 2010
Tom – one of the pedicab companies in Tempe told me they were looking to come to Downtown Phoenix. I think there’s definitely a need for them during weekday lunch hour.
Classikal Viv
10. Oct, 2010
I have loved and used pedicab transportation for 6 years now. When I attend an event in downtown Phoenix I intentionally park far enough away to enjoy the pedicab ride through downtown Phoenix. The drivers I’ve had seem to love their job, enjoy showing us around, and/or just enjoy the fact that they are providing such a nice service. They work on tips, which is refreshing to know that this doesn’t have to be regulated. I’ve had the pleasure of riding Greenstreet in Tucson, as well as several companies in Phoenix.
Last night was the first pedicab ride that I was ashamed to see exists in Phoenix. The driver bad mouthed another driver for quite some time during our ride. Once we exited and tipped her, she was very clear that the tip was only 1/2 what she recommends. I stated that if there was a minimum amount it should be clear before departing. I wished her a wonderful evening and her only reply was a sour face and huffy departure.
What a shame. Hopefully others who may have her for a ‘first’ Phoenix Pedicab experience won’t be chased off.
I’ll be contacting her company to report this experience.
I’m sure they’d like to know.