Watch: St-Laurent pedicab program combats social isolation of seniors
The borough of St-Laurent is using pedicabs to combat the social isolation of seniors.
For the second year running, free rides of up to an hour are available to residents who are 55 or older.
The borough’s two pedicabs are pedalled by students, who receive summer employment and a student grant for their efforts.
“The highlight of the job is bringing a smile to people that were lonely all the time,” says pedicab driver David Deladurantaye Leblanc.
The pedicab program, which is r
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