Pedicab motor & our legitimacy
We will like to provide our customers an update regarding Central Park Attractions' operational status. We are pleased to announce that we have successfully obtained all necessary licenses and insurance, and passed all the city inspections – we're totally legit!
However, the city decided to ban motors and pedal assist on pedicabs. It's a huge disappointment for us., because we really rely on them to get around and do our jobs. Without the motors or pedal support system, it's just not practical – we wouldn't be able to operate.
While we understand this decision, we are disappointed, as electric assist significantly enhanced the experience for both our guides and customers, so we have decided to continue the use of electric assistance on our pedicabs despite the banned so we can better serve our customers and our drivers. It lets our drivers cover more ground and get you where you need to go more quickly and comfortably. We're committed to providing the best possible service to our customers, and this is a big part of that! We'll, of course, make sure we're following all other regulations and rules.
To be honest, it seems like a bit of an unnecessary rule to banned pedal assisting for pedicabs (we think it's all politics!), and honestly, we can’t run the business if our drivers aren’t able to use some pedal assistance.
Should an unexpected interruption to a tour occur due to enforcement of this regulation, we want to assure you of our commitment to your satisfaction. For cash transactions, no further payment will be required. For pre-paid tours, a full and immediate refund will be issued.
Thanks for your understanding and continued support! We're committed to providing awesome tours.