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Samuel Harris (Pedal Power Transport Limited)

Entrepreneur: Samuel Harris

Business: Pedal Power Transport Limited

Location: Bristol

Business Description

Pedal Power Transport operates a cycle rickshaw service in Bristol providing sustainable transport to the people and businesses of Bristol at sustainable prices, creating sustainable jobs. This zero-emission service provides local taxi rides and tours around Bristol and is bookable for private events (e.g. weddings). The taxis are hired out to drivers who make their own money on the town, the business takes money from advertisers (currently a local cider company).

Sam Harris (Pedal Powered Transport) 

Samuel Harris of Pedal Power Transport Limited

Pedal Power Transport Limited also provides a ‘cargo’ service for intra-city documents and packages between businesses. The business also has plans to start a recycling service for paper and cardboard – as the bikes have lower running costs this can be provided more cheaply than normal trade waste removal , encouraging businesses to start recycling.

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