Austin launches e-pedicab pilot program

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bicycling uphill is tough. It’s even harder when you’re towing a pedicab with passengers. That’s where electric-powered pedicabs come into play.
As some companies add e-pedicabs to their fleets, the city of Austin is launching a pilot program for those pedicabs. The one-year program will allow for the inspection, permitting and gathering of data on 65 e-pedicabs.
The Austin Transportation Department will outfit each permitted e-pedicab with a special plate