Pedicabs expanding in Louisiana

Pedicabs make shopping a breeze

Wish you had someone to give you a bike ride when your tired feet ache from a day of Boardwalk shopping? Now you can have that and more with the addition of Louisiana Pedicabs at Louisiana Boardwalk. The bicycle taxi service opened today. There is no cost for the rides except for tips.

“It’s a tips-only-pay-as-you-please model,” said owner Ben Morris. If there is one kink in the plan right now, it’s workers. “We need more drivers,” Morris said. Pedicab drivers must be 18 years old and have a valid U.S. driver’s license with no felony convictions. Morris said he also owns pedicab services in Boston and Rhode Island. For more information call, (318) 470-7717.

New Mode Of Transportation Coming To Louisiana Boardwalk

A new, and free, bicycle taxi service starts Friday at the Louisiana Boardwalk. The pedicab driver will take you around from shop to shop on the three wheel bicycle for a mere tip. Right now there is only one pedicab but they are in the process of getting more.

"We think it brings a whole new almost new character and a great service for families and elderly people to get around the board walk, and we think it's a great customer service feature for patrons visiting," said Louisiana Pedicabs owner Ben Morris.

And if you are interested in a summer job, Louisiana Pedicabs is looking for a few drivers. For more information you can contact the Boardwalk Information Office.