Business & Tech
Pedicab Lets You Tour Reston With Pedal Power
New pedicab company is based at Lake Anne Plaza.
There is a new method of transportation for Restonians - a pedicab is now running at Lake Anne Plaza.
A pedicab is an environmentally friendly bicycle-powered rickshaw. They are popular in cities and in tourist areas, such as a beach boardwalk.
Reston resident Paul Walsh recently opened up his new business - Ella's pedicab - and is offering rides in and around Lake Anne. Ella stands for "Enjoying Life at Lake Anne."
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"I have wanted one here for years," says Walsh, 53. "Now that the Metro is coming in, there might be potential for this form oif transportation."
Walsh was out at Saturday's Freezin' for a Reason Virginia Polar Dip showing off his new pedal powered vehicle. He says he will regularly be out on the plaza offering 10-minute rides for $3 a person ($5 a duo).
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He will take someone as far as Reston Town Center or other Reston destinations. Fares are roughly a dollar per minute above the base price. Rides are $5 more after dark.
He is also available for special events for $75 an hour.
Want to take a ride? Call Walsh at 703-951-ELLA.
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