The Science of Cocktails at the Exploratorium
Celebrating the artistry and science of master mixology, Cabrio is a proud partner of the Exploratorium's Science of Cocktails, a fundraiser being held on January 24th. We will be providing complementary pedicab rides to VIP ticket holders. For those without a VIP budget, fear not! The Exploratorium is holding a contest for 2 VIP tickets! All you need is an email address for a chance to win.
Cabrio and SF Say Goodbye to "The Stick"
Rider Tim Hallahan chimes in on a KQED interview about the 49'ers leaving Candlestick Park. San Francisco says goodbye to "The Stick" with fond memories. Cabrio has been helping fans get around at 49er games for the last two seasons.
Cabrio Cameo in the Movies!
For Here or To Go? is an independent production with big ambitions. The movie is a romantic comedy drama about the trials and tribulations of Indian immigrants in Silicon Valley. It’s a passion project for the entire production crew, from Bollywood stars Ali Fazal (Fast and Furious 7), Omi Vaidya (The Office), Amitosh Nagpal, and former Miss India-America, Melanie Kannokada (Parenthood) to director, Rucha Humnabadkar, and writer Rishi Bhilawadikar, who all agreed to work on the project because of the strength of the script and the power of the film’s message.
Micah met the crew on the waterfront on a chilly evening in late October. They shot a night scene on the Embarcadero, which, in the film, will be the end of the leading couple's first date.
Micah said "The crew was very professional; they were laying out the shots as we went, but even though it was improvised, everything went really smoothly. We had a fun time shooting, and the leads had great chemistry."
To learn more, check out the film's Facebook and Twitter pages to learn more, or visit the website.
Both Micah and Cabrio are excited for their on-screen debuts. For Here or To Go? is expected to premiere in Bay Area independent theaters in 2014.
Cabrio Taxi Riders - Moving and Shaking
Cabrio riders are on the move! Our fearless leader - Geoff - talks a lot about "lifestyle" - the 'why' in why we do what we do. The theory is; the quality of life as a pedicabber - freedom of schedule, staying physically active, and being outside all the time - is appealing to a certain group of individuals, even at the cost of higher paying 'real-er' jobs.
The best and the worst thing about pedicabbing is that it attracts these kinds of people - interesting, creative, and ultimately, adventurous. Everyone embodies this differently - some take different seasonal jobs around California and the world, others have part time work else where, and some people work steadily until they're ready to hit the road again.
On Tuesday, Cabrio Taxi pedicabber Bobby Gadda and his new wife Alix took off of the second leg of their world bike tour. They started in Vancouver, and have spent the last year in San Francisco, resting up and prepping for part two - all the way to Panama. With Bobby on his tall bike, and both of them so loaded down (with all their worldly possessions!) they are sure to be a spectacle everywhere they good. Best of luck to you both!
While we don't plan on seeing Bobby around any time soon, other adventurers Kyle Albery and Micah Davis will be back soon enough, but not before dropping off 4 black pedicabs in Detroit - the beginnings of Motor City Pedicabs!
Kyle, a Detroit native, bought the bikes and took a harrowing journey across the country along with Micah to deliver the bikes. They'll be back soon enough with reports of how things kicked off.
Over the next few months the Cabrio riders will be stretching to the far reaches of the world - New Zealand, Thailand, South America, and more. We can't help it, the "lifestyle" is too good!
Cabrio and Levi's - Free Rides Again!
"I've never ridden on one of these before, but now I'm going to ride one to the game every time," - Ryan, age 9.
Cabrio and Levi's have paired up again for what some riders are calling Giants Fan Appreciation Week.
For the Giants' last home stand, versus the Dodgers and then the Padres, Levi's is using Cabrio to give back to the baseball community - Free Rides to the games!
"This is the best way to get around! -Marcia from San Jose
All 24 pedicabs have been activated - full Levi's wrapping on the bikes, drivers outfitted in Levi's jeans, and best of all, shirts that read 'Free Rides Provided by Levi's.' Fans have been wildly appreciative of the rides, from the parking lot to the game, BART to the stadium, back to their cars, or to one of the many places to eat and drink around AT & T Park.
For some fans, it's their first time on a pedicab, but many others remember Cabrio and Levi's from the World Series last year, and even from 2011!
Giving back to the community is part of Levis' DNA, and Cabrio is proving to be the perfect fleet for the job. Who needs to sit in traffic or walk from BART when a Cabrio pedicab is free and close at hand? Hop in - it's on Levi's!
From the Giants Fans, the Riders, and all of San Francisco.
Thanks, Levi's!
Listen Up! Cabrio Taxi's Coby on KALW
Cabrio Taxi driver Coby was recently interviewed on KALW for their Day in the Life Series. Check it out!
Thumbs Up for Pedicabbing With Mayor Ed Lee
Cabrio Taxi Pedicabber Jordan represented the SF Pedicab Community at the Jefferson Street re-opening last week. Jefferson Street, on Fisherman's Wharf between Hyde and Jones, has been closed for construction for the past several months to make it more safe and pedestrian friendly. There is now more sidewalk space, the street is two ways, and the pedestrian crossings are more reliable and quick. These updates will benefit visitors for the America's Cup as well as the millions of tourists who visit San Francisco each year. For pedicab drivers, the improved street area means more safety and more fun - less fighting with traffic = happier drivers and passengers.
Bikes, segways, scooters, and several other forms of transportation turned out for the opening parade. Jordan had a chance to chat with the mayor, and as it turns out, Mayor Ed Lee - "Loves pedicabs!"
Cabrio loves you, too, Mayor Lee. Come get a pedicab ride from us anytime.
Yelp Users Love Cabrio Taxi's Premiere Pedicab Services
Here at Cabrio Taxi Pedicabs, we know we're better than a limo, but now Yelp seems to think so too. We've acquired some serious screen real estate on Yelp's SF Transportation landing page which features only those businesses with the highest ratings. We're proud of ourselves - Cabrio Taxi's Premiere Pedicab Services, and we're proud of our consistent 5 star reviews. If you've ridden with us in the past and you have something you'd like to share, we'd love to get a review from you too!
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