Pedicab

Pedicabs, human-powered three-wheeled bicycle rickshaws that hold two adults easily and three with difficulty, are popular in spring and summer around Boston and Cambridge. You can hail one on the street, or phone (617) 266–2005for one, with an average wait of 15–20 minutes. They are usually used to get from point A to a not-too-distant point B; on Red Sox game days, pedicabs swarm towards Fenway Park, usually arriving ahead of auto traffic.

There are no fixed fares, since the bikers work for tips; pay your biker (cash only) what you think the ride was worth, though be ready for a sour look if you pay much less than $10 a mile or so. Try to agree on a fee ahead of time. Most pedicabs also offer tours, with minimum fixed fees.