Become a Pedicab Driver
Are you looking for a fun & flexible job? Do you enjoy working outside and meeting new people?
Then become a pedicab driver!
You’ll meet lots of new people and have fun, all while making money. Driving a rickshaw (also known as a pedicab) is great for those comfortable working with the public and that are capable of effectively communicating with passengers. With San Diego Pedicab, you set your own schedule and work whatever hours that best fit your schedule.
Most drivers operate pedicabs in shifts of 5-8 hours. How much you earn will depend on the number of customers you get. More experienced drivers will give you suggestions on where and how to pick up the passengers. Training will be provided free of charge. Passenger fares are generally $10 to $25 per person depending on distance traveled. Most rides are usually $20.00 – $50.00.
Good pedicab drivers should have good technical skills, be able to maneuver a pedicab in a busy downtown setting, and should be able to effectively communicate with passengers. We will work with new pedicab drivers until you are completely comfortable working on your own.
This is a great Downtown San Diego Job Opportunity for college students and all others looking to work in a fun environment.
Requirements are: you must have a valid CA driver’s license, obtain an operators permit & obtain a business license (also known as a business tax). Pedicab drivers should be physically fit, in good health and able to pedal around downtown for a few hours at a time.
WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM ?
Here is the info that you need to begin driving a pedicab:
As a pedicab driver, you are considered an independent contractor with the City of San Diego. You are your own boss and you schedule your own hours.
How it works is you pay us either a weekly or monthly lease to rent the pedicab, and then you are free to work whenever you want and keep all the money you make.
In order to become a pedicab driver in San Diego, you must have a valid California driver’s license, you must obtain a business tax license, and a pedicab operator’s permit from the city.
To get started, please visit or call the City Treasurer at (619) 236-6112.
PEDICAB OPERATOR INFORMATION SHEET
Also, we invite all driver applicants to come in to our shop on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 2pm in order to check out our facility and learn more information about the job.
If you plan on coming in at those times PLEASE RSVP with us first!
– Go to the City Treasurers Office
1200 Third Avenue at Civic Center Plaza (3rd and B)
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Telephone: (619) 615-1500
– Fill out an application.
– Pay $59* to “CITY TREASURER.” Cash and Checks ONLY.