August 13, 2008
He works hard for the money
The economy's tough all over, even in Keene, NH. That's why Richard Rice, 40, has decided he can do just about anything for a buck -- including impersonate a Far East rickshaw driver.
Rice has started a new 3-wheeled taxi service in the city's downtown area. Because Keene's a college town, he expects to have plenty of business from tipsy students who shouldn't get behind the wheel.
Of course, city laws have made Rice treat his pedal power cabs just like gas-powered vehicles. He had to insure them, put slow-moving vehicle placards on them, include rear lights and require helmets for passengers under 16.
Still, sounds like a great way to make some extra dough -- and he's saving plenty because he can just pedal right on past the gas pumps.
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