They look like yellow rickshaws, but they're actually the new breed of eco-friendly vehicles. EcoCab, a pedal-powered taxi, will open for service in Toronto on May 1. The EcoCab runs on the pedal-power of a trained driver, and when required, uses a rechargeable electric battery. It can reach speeds of up to 12km per hour.
"Canadians - and Torontonians - are ready and open to making changes in their lives to benefit the environment," said William Kozma, president of GO Mobile Media, in a
statement. "EcoCab is easy and fun for commuters and provides an opportunity to help reduce our daily carbon footprint."
A fleet of 28 EcoCabs will be peppering downtown Toronto this summer, with plans to expand to cities such as Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.
  Vote it up!
EcoCab The new EcoCab is a pedal-powered taxi, soon to be launched in Toronto Courtesy EcoCab (All Rights Reserved)
|
