Why an EcoTaxi?

Eco-Taxi: a bicycle taxi (OR PEDICAB) that is ecological... that runs quietly on pedal power along bike paths and footpaths river trails and streets in the centre of the Prairie city of Winnipeg, Canada. Unfortunately, I could not use this as business name in Canada, because the name is already taken by a fridge magnet company! Such are the cruel tricks that life plays on us! So my Eco-Taxis will be called Eco-Ride Pedicabs... at least officially!

Why take an Eco-Taxi in Downtown Winnipeg?

1) To do your part in lowering your carbon footprint for transportation
2) Because it is quiet and fun!
3) You will have a built in "guide" or tourism ambassador who is friendly and knowledgable about the the rich history and heritage of Downtown Winnipeg and its surrounding communities.
4) You will have easy access to directions to nearby restaurants, shopping, museums and other points of interest
5) It is safe and effiecient and fast door to door service
6) You will help Downtown become more beautiful and interesting just by being one of the Eco-Ride passengers!
7) Affordable
8) Saves additional parking hassles... and even includes a free parking shuttle service at the Forks on weekend mornings!
9) Extends opportunities for mobility impaired passengers to explore the downtown
10) Promote employment of aboriginal youth and students, with an employment policy that affirms gender equity and First Nations' and Metis oppportunities
11) Less cars being used Downtown means a more ecological and a more efficient Downtown area...
12) Fitness benefits... when you get a ride one way to a destination, you get the opportunity to get fit walking back!!!
13) Weather protection from wind and rain (and snow in the winter), and at the same time, it is open to the fresh air!
14) Usable for functional transportation or for mini-tours and Tours of the Forks site, St Boniface, Osborne Village, Old Market Square... and all of Downtown Winnipeg
15) Available for hourly rental for weddings and special events
16) Extended Tours as far as Assiniboine Park, Fort Whyte Centre, TransCanada Harte Trail, Lockport, Lower Fort Garry and even the famous Bridge Drive Inn for Ice Cream!
17) Winnipeg residents and visitors: post YOUR reasons to take an Eco-Taxi and include and E-mail address, and I will award the winner with an extended tour, free special event, or the fulfillment of your winning dream ride via Eco-Taxi!
18) Is romance a good reason to take an Eco-Ride? At ANY age?



Len (Ecorider)