What is your view on the EcoCab?

allurban · April 22nd, 2008, 12:30 PM

Share your views on the EcoCab.

Go to Pedal-powered cabs coming to Toronto for background info (with article plus video).

Cheers, m

Lawcheehung · April 22nd, 2008, 02:12 PM

There's a video on youtube where a bunch of people decided to make a pedal powered car, and they got arrested by Toronto police :P

***Taller, Better*** · April 22nd, 2008, 04:05 PM

LOL! That was funny.... it was a great big old boat of a car- a Caddy or something, and they put candles in where the headlamps should be !!

I would take an eco cab if it is reasonably priced except that I always have my bike with me. I don't take those tourist Rickshaws as they are so expensive and you would feel very conspicuous in one.

gei · April 22nd, 2008, 07:16 PM

umm... how the hell could people possibly be AGAINST this. except perhaps the rickshaw drivers as the article mentioned who will lose some business.

eco-friendly. convienient... and free!

vid · April 22nd, 2008, 08:49 PM

I saw something like that at the waterfront here. Our waterfront is hilly, so they go very slow. I walked, beat them to the lookout over the lake, and laughed at them, before returning to the bus terminal.

They did beat me to the bus terminal, but they just had to coast down the hill. Idiots.

This would be good if you work in one building and like to go to a restaurant a few blocks away for lunch or something, but other than that it really isn't a practical form of transportation.

Waterloo_Guy · April 22nd, 2008, 10:33 PM

I would never use one of those silly things myself, but so long as it doesn't hold up traffic, there's no reason to oppose it.

***Taller, Better*** · April 22nd, 2008, 11:37 PM

Hey vid, they helped you burn a few calories, so that was a green movement right there!

jamietoronto · April 23rd, 2008, 01:21 AM

I would use one, but only "in the name of convienience." They are free, and I don't have to walk. Its what I have always dreamed of.

HA! Are they serious that you get a free glass of green tea with the ride!!! I would go just for the tea.

York Transit · April 23rd, 2008, 02:14 AM

Won't really be usefull unless we have a fleet of hundreds of these on the streets downtown. It'll create traffic nightmare though.

Jackhammer · April 23rd, 2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

LOL! That was funny.... it was a great big old boat of a car- a Caddy or something, and they put candles in where the headlamps should be !!

I would take an eco cab if it is reasonably priced except that I always have my bike with me. I don't take those tourist Rickshaws as they are so expensive and you would feel very conspicuous in one.

No worry about being reasonably priced the ride is free! Tips are welcome but no payment is required. The cab costs are supported by corporate sponser.

View Poll Results: Would you support/use the EcoCab in Toronto?
Yes, I would (in the name of the environment)	9	64.29%
No, I would not (in the name of aesthetics)	0	0%
Yes, I would (in the name of competition and convenience)	4	28.57%
No, I would not (in the name of protecting small businesses)	0	0%
I'm relatively neutral	1	7.14%
I couldn't care less	1	7.14%
I love it! Where can I buy one for myself?	3	21.43%
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April 22nd, 2008, 12:30 PM	#1
allurban All Urban Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, Kuala Lumpur Posts: 4,005 Likes (Received): 0	What is your view on the EcoCab? Share your views on the EcoCab. Go to Pedal-powered cabs coming to Toronto for background info (with article plus video). Cheers, m

April 22nd, 2008, 04:05 PM	#3
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,838 Likes (Received): 307	LOL! That was funny.... it was a great big old boat of a car- a Caddy or something, and they put candles in where the headlamps should be !! I would take an eco cab if it is reasonably priced except that I always have my bike with me. I don't take those tourist Rickshaws as they are so expensive and you would feel very conspicuous in one. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

April 22nd, 2008, 08:49 PM	#5
vid Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Thunder Bay Posts: 12,882 Likes (Received): 39	I saw something like that at the waterfront here. Our waterfront is hilly, so they go very slow. I walked, beat them to the lookout over the lake, and laughed at them, before returning to the bus terminal. They did beat me to the bus terminal, but they just had to coast down the hill. Idiots. This would be good if you work in one building and like to go to a restaurant a few blocks away for lunch or something, but other than that it really isn't a practical form of transportation. __________________ winnipeg (06/12 - 09/12) + other photos / random things He SO collects cactuses. You can see it in his eyes.

April 22nd, 2008, 11:37 PM	#7
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,838 Likes (Received): 307	Hey vid, they helped you burn a few calories, so that was a green movement right there! __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

April 22nd, 2008, 02:12 PM	#2
Lawcheehung Toronto, I Love You Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 493 Likes (Received): 1	There's a video on youtube where a bunch of people decided to make a pedal powered car, and they got arrested by Toronto police :P

April 22nd, 2008, 07:16 PM	#4
gei Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 257 Likes (Received): 0	umm... how the hell could people possibly be AGAINST this. except perhaps the rickshaw drivers as the article mentioned who will lose some business. eco-friendly. convienient... and free!

April 22nd, 2008, 10:33 PM	#6
Waterloo_Guy I See Skyscrapers Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,048 Likes (Received): 0	I would never use one of those silly things myself, but so long as it doesn't hold up traffic, there's no reason to oppose it.

April 23rd, 2008, 01:21 AM	#8
jamietoronto A Proud Torontonian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, the center of the universe Posts: 153 Likes (Received): 0	I would use one, but only "in the name of convienience." They are free, and I don't have to walk. Its what I have always dreamed of. HA! Are they serious that you get a free glass of green tea with the ride!!! I would go just for the tea.

April 23rd, 2008, 02:14 AM	#9
York Transit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 252 Likes (Received): 0	Won't really be usefull unless we have a fleet of hundreds of these on the streets downtown. It'll create traffic nightmare though.

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