Animal rights organization NYCLASS organized a protest in Central Park South and urged tourists to avoid horse carriages at any cost to stop the animal abuse. NYCLASS protestors held signs urging the tourists to take pedicabs instead.
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https://abc7ny.com/horse-drawn-carriages-abuse-animal-rights-activists-central-park/12586137/
On November 14, 2022, New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Agency announced that the agency will accept applications for the 2022 pedicab lottery from November 14, 2022 to December 13, 2022.
All interested applicants can apply by submitting a completed application to pedicabs@dcwp.nyc.gov .
On a rainy April night in NYC, after watching Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Scott and Brynne Saalman opted for a pedicab ride, enticed by the drivers’ warm smiles outside the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Despite initial reservations due to a harrowing taxi experience earlier and the unappealing weather, they were persuaded into a pedicab, captivated by the charm of a nighttime ride through the Theatre District. The journey, filled with the dazzling lights of Broadway and the sounds of New York, turned into an unexpected adventure, with the pedicab driver playing up to the theatrical surroundings. However, the enchantment faded when they were charged $144 for a 16-minute ride, a stark contrast to their expectation of a more economical fare compared to Uber. Despite the shock of the high cost, Brynne appreciated the unique experience, underscoring the memorable, albeit expensive, first night in Manhattan.
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A segment highlights the story of Frankie “Frankie Legs,” a pedicab driver in Central Park, who has been delighting tourists for about 15 years with his knowledge and enthusiasm. Frankie finds joy in bringing happiness to visitors in New York City, especially when he gets to share his love for the park. He enhances the experience by recreating iconic movie scenes with kids, making the tours more memorable. Frankie, who clocks around 1,400 miles a year, is praised for his health and dedication, and viewers are encouraged to book a tour with him via his Facebook page.
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Central Park pedicab driver finds joy in his job
A 61-year-old tourist from California, who was apparently inebriated, suffered serious injuries after falling out of a pedicab near Times Square in New York City. Attempting to take a photo while standing in the moving pedicab, she lost her balance and hit her head on the ground, resulting in critical head trauma. She was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred around midnight at Eighth Avenue and West 47th Street. The 33-year-old pedicab driver remained at the scene following the accident.
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https://nypost.com/2021/09/06/tourist-critically-hurt-after-falling-out-of-pedicab-in-nyc/
A tourist from California, a woman in her 60s, is in critical condition after she fell out of a pedicab and hit her head in Midtown, New York City. The incident occurred late Sunday night on Eighth Avenue, near West 47th Street. According to the NYPD, the woman was riding with another woman in her 20s when she stood up in the pedicab and subsequently fell, resulting in her striking her head on the pavement. She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The 33-year-old pedicab operator stayed at the scene, and no arrests were made following the incident.
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https://pix11.com/news/local-news/manhattan/woman-tourist-fall-pedicab-critical-condition-midtown/
In Midtown NYC, a 24-year-old pedicab driver, Ibrokhim Azizov, was killed in a hit-and-run crash, and three passengers were injured. The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. Friday when their pedicab was rear-ended by a 2017 Toyota Tacoma, driven by Mario Sagastume-Gonzalez of Stamford, Connecticut, on East 42nd Street near Fifth Avenue. Azizov was ejected from his seat into the street due to the collision, and his passengers—two 14-year-old girls and a 46-year-old woman—were also injured. All victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital, where Azizov, from Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, was pronounced dead. Sagastume-Gonzalez fled the scene but was later found and charged with vehicular manslaughter, leaving the scene of a fatal accident, and reckless driving.
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