Pedicabs Eye Plaza Access, Boost for Kansas City

0:00Petacabbs roll free almost everywhere in Kansas City, but the fancy country club Plaza keeps them out. Now Councilmember Jonathan Duncan dropped an ordinance last week to change that, letting these bike taxis hit the popular shopping spot. The Transportation Committee votes on it April 14th. Easy Petacabbs runs the only electric fleet in town, starting with two rides in 2024 and adding two more late that year for a total of four. Owner Mark Manning sees Plaza access as a game changer for business growth, with rules for pickup spots and sticking to traffic laws like seatbelts and permits. Plaza managers sound caught off guard, many not even knowing Petacabbs existed locally or faced a ban there. Meanwhile, Manning's pushing hard, eyeing the boost for locals and visitors alike. Timing lines up perfect with the World Cup hitting Kansas City this summer, when crowds will flood in. Manning figures his drivers can play city ambassadors, shuttling folks to more spots, boosting shops and experiences.

1:00If it passes, expect those Petacabbs pedaling through the Plaza soon, opening doors for greener rides in the heart of the city. From your city, powered by AI, this is Kansas News Today.