What's the difference?

This is a great little video highlighting the difference between pedicabs and taxis.

Orlando Pedicab Hit By Car While Working Downtown

March 1, 2007
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Two women had to go to the hospital after a collision between a pedicab and a car and the driver of the pedicab said it has become more dangerous to maneuver the streets of downtown Orlando. Two women were taken to the hospital when the pedicab they were in collided with a vehicle in downtown Orlando overnight.

Read the article and/or watch the video clip.

My thoughts: Notice that this pedicab was a trailer bike, not a trishaw pedicab like a Main Street or Maximus. The trailer bikes are known to have trouble stopping suddenly in a controlled manner. Would that have made a difference in this incident? Maybe, maybe not. However, when it comes to regulations, safety, and insurance, front and rear brakes should be required. Not all pedicabs are created equal.