Here at Wilmington Pedicab we believe in an honest, safe, and enjoyable expeience for our employees, customers and friends. Below is our code of ethics that we adhere by to make each Cycle-Taxi experience memorable.
Code of Ethics
I (name)___________________ hereby certify the in the course of my activities as a Pedicab Driver I will:
- Ensure the safety of my passengers, other road users and myself at all times and take all measures to avoid accidents and incidents
- Abide by the rules as set out in NC DMV Code at all times
- At no time be under the influence of alcohol or any drug including prescription drugs that may affect my judgement
- Ensure that my passengers are offered the safety belt/lap belt before all journeys
- Agree my fare with passengers (per person) prior to embarking on a journey and not to charge or demand more
- Ensure that all items belonging to passengers are stowed and that scarves, coats, or any other items are safely contained within the pedicab
- Not aggressively tout business
- Not overload my pedicab ie I will only take passengers if they can be seated in my pedicab – maximum 2 adults/1 child
- Be courteous and considerate to other road users, pedestrians, taxi drivers, the police and passengers at all times
- Not cause an obstruction to other vehicles or pedestrians especially around fire exits from buildings eg theatres
- Wear my ID tag at all times when riding (once provided by the Operator)
- Carry out the prescribed safety checks each time I take out my pedicab
- Assist any other pedicab driver (regardless of company) if they are experiencing difficulties or are in danger of assault
- Not become involved in racing of any kind
- Hand in any lost property to the Operating Company
- Ensure that my passengers arrive at their destination safely and that I will take particular care of the vulnerable
- Not smoke or use a mobile phone whilst riding
- Not ride in pedestrian areas or on the pavement (pedicab may be pushed)
- Not make any action that might damage the reputation of the industry
- Report and document any accident or incident immediately to the owner of the pedicab