# Plug-In Pedal Cabs Jacob Mazor's Electric Bike Taxi is Fast and Eco-Friendly By Michael Hines | Published 2012-08-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacob-mazor References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/08/27/party-in-the-front-business-in-the-back/) Designer Jacob Mazor has created an electric pedicab with a unique design. Mazor has switched things up here, putting the driver in front of the passengers. His design also includes a canopy to help stop the rain and the sun. In addition to assisting the rider in pedaling, the pedicab's electric motor also helps with steering. Putting an electric motor in a bicycle taxi is a brilliant idea as it allows cabbies to get passengers where they're going faster. Expediting the pedaling process is sure to make passengers happy and allows the cabby to complete more fares per shift. If solar panels were to be fitted to the roof of Jacob Mazor's design, then it could theoretically run all day, weather permitting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Pedicabs:** The integration of electric motors in pedicabs allows for faster transportation and increased revenue opportunities for drivers. - **Passenger-centric Pedicabs:** Designs that position the driver in front of passengers with a canopy protect riders from the elements and enhance their overall experience. - **Solar-powered Pedicabs:** The addition of solar panels to the roof of pedicabs enables all-day operation while reducing environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The transportation industry could benefit from integrating electric motors and solar panels into pedicabs, reducing operating costs and increasing efficiency. - **Tourism:** Passenger-centric pedicabs with unique designs can enhance tourist experiences and increase revenue for the tourism industry. - **Sustainability:** The use of solar panels in pedicabs aligns with sustainability goals and presents opportunities for innovation in the clean energy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eride-taxi.md) - [Pedal-Assisted Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambrogio.md) - [Angular Enclosed Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cargo-bike.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-cargo-ebike.md) - [Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedalassist-electric-quadricycles.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md) - [Sleek Electricity-Storing Velomobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricity-storing-velomobile.md)