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PedalPub franchise pitches downtown Conway tours; council asks staff to study franchise terms and alcohol/consumption zones
Summary
Representatives of PedalPub (franchise operator) presented a proposal for pedal-powered group tours in downtown Conway. Council expressed interest and asked staff to examine franchise agreements, designated consumption zones and public-safety implications.
Representatives for PedalPub presented a franchise proposal to Conway City Council on July 20, describing 15-passenger, pedal-assisted group bikes intended to offer guided tours that stop at restaurants, pubs and downtown landmarks. Council members asked staff, police and planning to review franchise terms, loading/unloading locations, and how local alcohol-consumption rules would apply.
“My name is Jake Halbert. I am the president of Hellhub,” the presenter said, describing the PedalPub network and noting the business operates in roughly 60 North American cities. He called the tours a way to “foster social connections, provide light exercise and show off the city.” Presenters described a 15-person bike with ten pedal seats, electric assist, headlights,…
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