Vectrix serves as a taxi in Paris
Travel options in Paris just got a happy new addition. A scooter taxi service (yes really!) that goes by the name of City Bird has just added a pair of Vectrix electric maxi-scooters to its fleet. Now, instead of riding to your favorite cafe or tourist attraction on the back of a Suzuki Burgman or Honda Goldwing, you can now travel carbon and noise pollution free on a stylishly painted (n'est-ce pas?) Vectrix.
If this whole two-wheel taxi thing seems a little strange to you and your French literacy is adequate (or you have Google translate) you can check out the company blog and learn everything there is to know about the concept. From what we understand, the prices are decent and you don't have to worry about getting stuck in traffic jams like you might in a four-wheeled taxi. You can order up your ride via the Internet or telephone. If you happen to have an excellent knowledge of Paris and its environs and are a licensed and experienced driver looking for a unique employment opportunity you might want to get in contact with them for that too. Thanks to Mike W. for the tip!
[Source: City Bird via Bikes in the Fastlane]
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Tim 1:43PM (7/09/2008)
I don't believe that you could even buy libility insurance for a motorcycle taxi in the US which is the Land of the Lawyer.
Our plague of lawyers has sucked the blood money right out of our economy. Reminds me of the Austrailian mouse plague.
Find a lawyer, kill a lawyer I alway say...
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ddub 1:37PM (7/09/2008)
If the taxi drivers were hot females then I'm all for scooter taxi services.
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