The pressure has been on New York City pedicab drivers and recently the council voted to limit the number of pedicabs operating in the city. It seems various other regulations are also being considered that will have a disastrous effect on the future for pedicab drivers in the city.
There may have been some concerns about localized issues or even conflicting views on the presence of pedicabs in what may be already crowded city streets but there is no doubt that this kind of decision is a vote against an environmentally sustainable future! Imagine if they took a totally different approach to pedicabs and transport in general. Many of the issues regarding safety and congestion could be resolved if there were in fact more pedicabs and less cars on the road. Just imagine that!
There may have been some concerns about localized issues or even conflicting views on the presence of pedicabs in what may be already crowded city streets but there is no doubt that this kind of decision is a vote against an environmentally sustainable future! Imagine if they took a totally different approach to pedicabs and transport in general. Many of the issues regarding safety and congestion could be resolved if there were in fact more pedicabs and less cars on the road. Just imagine that!
Check the links:
NY1
Pedicab drivers brace for big changes
Streetsblog
City council passes passes...
New York Post
City curbs pedicabs...
NewYorkology
City council OK's rules for pedicabs...
New York Times
Pedicabs: Menace or Threat?
India
The Hindu
Cycle rickshaws find some support...
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