tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post5499096832820158599..comments2024-02-16T05:17:32.927-05:00Comments on New York City Daily Photo: Tricycle TaxiMing the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-51313363165820082492008-09-03T20:22:00.000-04:002008-09-03T20:22:00.000-04:00I think they charge by the number of blocks. I've ...I think they charge by the number of blocks. I've read it somewhere. And forgotten of course.<BR/><BR/>What was wrong with your phone?• Eliane •https://www.blogger.com/profile/17535070160739138725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-35752890904328898932008-08-31T23:07:00.000-04:002008-08-31T23:07:00.000-04:00Most of the cycle-rikshaws (as they are called ove...Most of the cycle-rikshaws (as they are called over here) have disappeared in Chennai. Remember feeling guilty about riding in those - and then having to haggle over what's a fair fare!Shantaramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18175992199727107267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-5295193801316823972008-08-30T20:45:00.000-04:002008-08-30T20:45:00.000-04:00YAY for the iPhone! =PThe only tricycle I've been ...YAY for the iPhone! =P<BR/><BR/>The only tricycle I've been on was my little one I had when I was a kid. I rode it until I was so big I had to sit in the back seat to get to the pedals!Geckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869977105238208893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-26716205389635120992008-08-30T17:04:00.000-04:002008-08-30T17:04:00.000-04:00Those pedicaps are powered by testosterone!Those pedicaps are powered by testosterone!Todd HellsKitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17834486453292227593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-87965231407171462282008-08-30T10:12:00.000-04:002008-08-30T10:12:00.000-04:00For my 50th birthday, my brother hired one of thos...For my 50th birthday, my brother hired one of those to take us from my building to the Union Square Cafe. It was a little scary dodging cars, cabs and buses.NormanTheDoxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-63466552396368075962008-08-29T13:47:00.000-04:002008-08-29T13:47:00.000-04:00I did it all the time when I was in Boracay.I did it all the time when I was in Boracay.Rafe Totengcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614075637640707768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-43230685248622426532008-08-29T05:45:00.000-04:002008-08-29T05:45:00.000-04:00I've ridden one of this when i was in Penang. But ...I've ridden one of this when i was in Penang. But it was more elaborately decorated and has an umbrella to shade the cycler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-78578298512982757862008-08-29T00:42:00.000-04:002008-08-29T00:42:00.000-04:00I was astonished when I realized that these convey...I was astonished when I realized that these conveyances were operating on the streets of NY. I've ridden them in Calcutta and small villages in India. For those drivers it was a way of earning a living and a means of survival.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223040482420514208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-88887460088496977692008-08-28T20:14:00.000-04:002008-08-28T20:14:00.000-04:00Although I have not ridden in one, I thought they ...Although I have not ridden in one, I thought they were called "pedi-cabs".<BR/>Always felt sorry for the guys with multiple passengers...<BR/><BR/>They can be seen on many streets, but mainly ply the Midtown avenues and seem to be hired mostly by tourists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-31907542584978627012008-08-28T20:07:00.000-04:002008-08-28T20:07:00.000-04:00I think I rode a trike when I was little! They hav...I think I rode a trike when I was little! They have these tricycles in London now and it strikes me as a bit scary, what with all the buses and other traffic!marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472265054401361817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-48415946325782901232008-08-28T17:17:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:17:00.000-04:00Hmmm, I'm more concerned about being asphyxiated f...Hmmm, I'm more concerned about being asphyxiated from auto exhaust if I rode in one of those tricycles in NYC.<BR/>I had a little red tryke as a kid - does that count?Knoxville Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528055515741187585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-29334422497083226832008-08-28T15:19:00.000-04:002008-08-28T15:19:00.000-04:00Well, not a real traditional trike since I was aro...Well, not a real traditional trike since I was around age 5 :) However, I did ride a 3 wheeled MP3 Piaggio scooter a couple of months ago, if that counts. Two wheels in front with the normal one in back.Chuck Pefleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886326288618029812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-34549408687551510552008-08-28T13:27:00.000-04:002008-08-28T13:27:00.000-04:00what do they charge?what do they charge?Ken Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100185198750536244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-36684652385447099362008-08-28T12:47:00.000-04:002008-08-28T12:47:00.000-04:00Yes of course I have ridden in a tricycle. I have ...Yes of course I have ridden in a tricycle. I have ridden in a Big Wheel too!<BR/><BR/>I would love to drive one of those, but not in New York.NYDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182735945473879595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-91204044679635205652008-08-28T10:05:00.000-04:002008-08-28T10:05:00.000-04:00I've never taken a ride in one of these either. I...I've never taken a ride in one of these either. I think I'd be nervous riding in one around all the NYC traffic! Maybe in the park it would be okay. <BR/><BR/>Glad your phone is back in business!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722373242668739023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-90931908778562438502008-08-28T09:16:00.000-04:002008-08-28T09:16:00.000-04:00Yep, those Mac Dude will fix you right up. As for ...Yep, those Mac Dude will fix you right up. As for trikes, yes I rode them when I was young, but not one of these. There was a discussion about taking bikes for tours in Paris on ERic's blog. I wouldn't risk it in Paris or NYC. Crazy drivers!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-23773834729499101852008-08-28T09:08:00.000-04:002008-08-28T09:08:00.000-04:00Hooray for fixed iPod!One of my coworkers, a lawye...Hooray for fixed iPod!<BR/><BR/>One of my coworkers, a lawyer, actually look a couple of years off from practicing law to drive one of those rickshaws. He said it was a total blast.teahousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222848511993932548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-40007526254376994902008-08-28T07:02:00.000-04:002008-08-28T07:02:00.000-04:00We've got loads of them here in London and they am...We've got loads of them here in London and they aminly hang around outside theatres after the shows. They are a fun, if a little nervewracking, way to get around. The speeds that some of these guys get up to is astounding.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552857643847751849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-54437158001055101392008-08-28T04:13:00.000-04:002008-08-28T04:13:00.000-04:00Ecological!Ecological!alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17178479347468393057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-76929912429667857992008-08-28T02:05:00.000-04:002008-08-28T02:05:00.000-04:00I guess it's a typical mean of transport, isn't it...I guess it's a typical mean of transport, isn't it? Funny to see that it now attracts young american guys. Here in Verona there is one guy with a horse and a lovely black opened carriage for tourists. I think it costs 30Euros for a ride, maybe one hour. It must be very romantic. I should open a Verona daily photo. But what happens if I do not post for some days? Is there a deadline?valeriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076479440724599290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-89632389063351792522008-08-28T01:22:00.000-04:002008-08-28T01:22:00.000-04:00I've ridden in cycle rickshaws in India. In Agra I...I've ridden in cycle rickshaws in India. In Agra I got out and helped the driver push it up a particularly arduous incline. <BR/>In NYC I'd rather walk.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00763611338613325523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-16376542417384867682008-08-28T01:19:00.000-04:002008-08-28T01:19:00.000-04:00I suppose they're not allowed everywhere in town?I suppose they're not allowed everywhere in town?stromsjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524397187094481360noreply@blogger.com