View Full Version : Best line to use to get people to ride your pedicab
twowheeledwarrior
15-04-2009, 22:21
What's your best line to use to get people to ride in your pedicab?
Thanks
May I offer you a ride?
When they say no (50% of time) I ask them "you mean I can't offer you a ride?
That usually breaks the ice and they take a ride
It looks like those shoes hurt to walk in?
when someone say's " No thank you I need the exercise" Turn to them and say " So do I " That works to break the ice. But where I operate I just offer a "FREE" ride and that always works. Even with pay because of gratuity.
twowheeledwarrior
06-06-2009, 15:02
Guy,
I've done that several times just to show people how fun it truly is and be a nice guy to people in my beautiful city. Only once have I actual given a free ride but that was just across the street for some damsels in distress.
"Save your heels take our wheels"
twowheeledwarrior
06-06-2009, 17:33
Guy,
I've offered free rides several times just to show people how fun it truly is and be a nice guy to people in my beautiful city. Only once have I actually given a free ride without a tip but that was just across the street for some damsels in distress. I gave them a business card. Gratitude will ensure a future gratuity.
Save your heels take our wheels.
cycle_pathic_maniac
03-07-2009, 13:04
I have tons of good material, none that I would be willing to share unless you paid. That said, I find that toward the end of my pitch, pointing at the rickshaw and ordering the people in works a treat.
twowheeledwarrior
10-02-2010, 00:23
Maybe we should dress up like a women to attract more riders.
How about a Wonder Woman or Ladybug theme?
cycle_pathic_maniac
11-02-2010, 08:25
Maybe we should dress up like a women to attract more riders.
How about a Wonder Woman or Ladybug theme?
Let us all know how things go. Peddeling in pumps could be a bitch.. We had some sorry ass bastard dressing up as father christmas over the hols, will post a pic of him soonist. Biz hasta be pretty bad if ya gotta go this route.
depends on what you mean by best.
some of the best i've ever heard (that actually turned into rides):
to someone recently injured: "you! hey, you on the crutches! why the fuck are you walking?!?"
to a man with two very young sons: "yo! you only get 'em twice a month! don't fuck it up and make 'em walk!"
to three very carefully kitted-out punk boys: "aw, come on guys, it's not nearly as gay as it looks." (ok, so i was a little ashamed to stoop that low, but they should have been even more ashamed that that pitched actually got them in the cab.)
that i use on a regular basis:
"save your feet, take a seat"
"why stumble when you could roll?"
and the eternal, simple, old reliable, "hey, where y'all headed?"
user namaste
01-05-2010, 03:02
we trying to go in style?
Crazy Canadian
28-05-2010, 03:36
I find the best thing to do is wait outside Jersey Boys in Soho until it lets out, congesting traffic, and if the police don't move you on, ring your bell obnoxiously and yell out "RICKSHAW TAXIBIKE LADIES" "RICKSHAW TAXIBIKE GUYS" "WHERE ARE YOU GOING". It seems to work well for the 500 other riders who do that in London.
/sarcasm
cycle_pathic_maniac
28-05-2010, 23:39
I find the best thing to do is wait outside Jersey Boys in Soho until it lets out, congesting traffic, and if the police don't move you on, ring your bell obnoxiously and yell out "RICKSHAW TAXIBIKE LADIES" "RICKSHAW TAXIBIKE GUYS" "WHERE ARE YOU GOING". It seems to work well for the 500 other riders who do that in London.
/sarcasm
LOL bruv. No bleedin wonder so many London rickshaw drivers eat fron the dust bin. Taxi bike? What the hell is that?
PedalPowerBikeTaxi
20-06-2011, 06:00
Need a ride?? I never waste my time with any more lip service to the Moving Sidewalk Community other than those three words...............the rest is poetry
With responses.......No, I need the excercise................."Well how about I sit in the back and you can pedal for a while"
.............................No thanks, I'd rather walk......"C'mon, we all know that walking is highly over rated in this town"
.............................Is it free???.................."Sorry ladies....only my love is free".....gotten laid from that one.......!!!!!
.............................Are you sure that you can carry my fat ass??........" we haul ass so you dont have to"........"we always can use a little extra love"
.............................How much does it cost..........."this ride cost me 4750.00" ......as you pimp the fresh style, or..........."It's not for sale, sorry"
.............................How much do you charge??......"Prostitution is illegal in this state"....unless you're in Vegas...then it's ...... " For the ride....or the Ride of your Dreams"
.............................Is this a bike cab???................"No, it's a Thermonuclear Weapon"
.............................Can we smoke on the cab?........."Just don't Inhale"
.............................I cant believe you are smoking and riding?!?.......how do you do it?......"Honey, I don't smoke, I let the cigarette do all the smoking"
.............................Wow, you must have a strong set of calf muscles?........."just wait till you get to see the buns of steel !!! "
.............................Can you go up the hills?................."Only if you can pay the bills".....ususally gets you elected for the Adopt-a-Coolie Program
.............................Do you take credit cards?............"I take credit cards right to the ATM"
.............................As they totally ignore you........"Guys, don't be a bunch of frat boys and make the ladies walk!!!".....or "Ladies, have the guys pay for it"
.............................As they totally surround your cab for the HYPE, but block your view to the custies..........."Anyone seen a pedal cab around, I just lost my business".......
.............................As they gather around and start leaning on your cab without any interest other than trying to get laid after bar close.....pull away and watch the domino effect lay the whole crowd into a ROFL group of die hard supporters.
.............................I'm too drunk to take a cab........."Well drink up....we charge by the ounce at the end of the night"
.............................When there is a group of dudes wanting to kick your ass cause you just took off with the whole bar's female population at close......."Guess who's not getting laid tonight"....as you ride off into the moonlit city night with the Phinest.
.............................When there is a group of ladies out Cougarin on the prowl..........."Ladies, ready for the ride of your life?!?"....OR...... "There's a business card in my pocket with my number on it"......or..........."Take a good look while you can, cause I know you're not gettin any at home !"
.............................When a group of four guys wants a two-seater but wont wait for a second cab...."No Problem, this is a civil union state".......or "Sure, we always encourage Role Reversals.......or........" Guess you guys don't mind Bro-Lovin-It"......or......"Don't worry I wont tell anyone"......or....... "Just make sure you wipe up after you're done"
.............................Do you have insurance?.........."I thought YOU were bringing the insurance??"......or act cultured and intelligent, and say..... "What dat be yo??"......or...."Let me guess, you sell insurance for a living".....or......"We offer all our employees health, vision, and liability, but no dental"........as you smile and show them the grill with the five teeth missing in front.
.............................When another cabbie gig jumps you and offers a lower price to hustle your ride......."Hope you've had all your shots".....or......." I heard there's a sale going on at Wal-Mart"...............or ........the clincher...."Your so poor, you can't even pay attention"
Ill remember some more soon. promise.