Good morning! J-Ride has taken the time to answer all of your pedicab-related questions. I will announce the contest winners tomorrow morning; for now, read up on the possibilities that pedicabs bring to Cincinnati!Can a pedicab be called, like car service, or does it have to be hailed, like a taxi?A pedicab can be called to book a tour/ride anytime (513-702-7656). They can also be hailed down like a taxi. We stand on busier nights at hotels, taxi cab stands and by the Purple People Bridge (especially during game days!)
We want people to understand and take advantage of the service being offered. We cater to people trying to get a block away or ten blocks away....we can take you from downtown to Newport/Bellevue and soon Covington (once the bridge opens up!).
Short rides (1-3 blocks) are usually free depending on the event-- just take care of your driver, they work hard!
Will J-Ride pick you up at your house? And if so, how big an area do they cover?We do pick you up at your house/restaurant/bar/show, pretty much anywhere you can think of as long as you are in the downtown, Newport or Bellevue area!
We are also able to be booked out for events/parties/conventions within those areas and also outside of the cities....we transport the cabs to suburbs frequently for holiday events!
Does J-Ride have a stand area like the taxis on 5th? You can always catch a taxi when they are available by either calling the dispatcher @ 513-702-7656 or by hailing one down on the street, on 7th, by Via Vite and other locations depending on the events in town... give us a call or shoot us an e-mail if you ever need a ride. info@j-rides.com
Can the taxi pick up in KY?J-Ride can pick you up anywhere in Newport, Bellevue or downtown Cincinnati.
Is sitting on laps allowed in order to fit more people, for example, me, my wife, and our two daughters?Sitting on laps is allowed if it is comfortable for you. Each cab sits 2-3 people, 850 pounds. You are legally allowed to lap up and we also have seatbelts.
How much do the fares cost? Does it depend on distance? Is tipping encouraged? Fares vary. If it is a short distance (2 or 3 blocks) it is free. Just tip your driver! They make their money off of tips so tipping is very much encouraged.
We also have 6 different tours. Check the website out www.j-rides.com for the options.
1/2 hour is 25 dollars; 45 min is 40 dollars; 1 hr is 55 dollars. Tip is not included in those prices. You can tip accordingly to your experience and what you think that driver's work was worth and how entertaining they were!
A trip from downtown to Newport, KY over the Purple People Bridge can be 15-20 dollars.
Fares also vary on how many cabs are used and how many people. Always ask your driver how much prior.
How late do you run on week nights/weekends? Starting in November, we will be running Monday-Friday 10:30 AM-3:30 PM and Friday/Saturday nights until 3 AM. We are out on every sporting event/any big event such as Oktoberfest or Holiday Events. Tours and rides can be arranged a few hours beforehand on hours that we are not running, such as Sundays. If you need a ride, we will accomodate you. We are here to make transportation a more convenient/fun and to stay connected to surrounding cities and OTR.
What sort of requirements are there to be a driver, and are you hiring?We are always hiring. Requirements are 21+/physically good shape/no previous record and reliable. There are a few steps to the hiring process and we provide training. If interested, please contact info@j-rides.com.
How many cabs do you normally have out on a given day/night? And what are the "restrictions" to downtown? Like do you go as far as Findlay Market, or where do you draw the line?There is always at least one cab running during the weeknights and weekdays, and at least three on the weekends. We will go in the vicinity of Findlay Market, but not too much further north of Findlay. Just check with your driver beforehand if you are unsure!
Thanks everyone for the questions! For further inquiries contact info@j-rides.com/
www.j-rides.com or 513-702-7656. You can follow us on Twitter @jridecabs or Facebook us:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/JridesWe are available for holiday events/conventions/dates/tours/weddings. we decorate the cabs accordingly and to your specifications. Please contact us for a quote. info@j-rides.com
If you see a J-Ride don't be afraid to jump on one and take a ride, we are here to serve you!
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What a fantastic store! Suders is packed wall-to-wall with a rich variety of art supplies. Dan, as a student of Miami U's art program, has seen the inside of plenty of art stores in his career, and he seemed truly impressed by the little shop.
I say "little" but this shop is actually quite expansive. The main supply room seems small because it's so full of materials, but there is another room full of easels and the like, as well as a massive back room with work space.
The only problem we had came down to using one of the Gateway Quarter gift cards. These things have been a pain in my arse, if I do say so myself. The problem lies in how infrequently people use them-- ours was the first card that Suders had seen in nine months, so they had trouble activating it. This is not the first time we've run into this inconvenience: Senate does not take them "yet," and Little Mahatma doesn't accept them at all. 
We've been to all three Crafty Supermarkets so far, and I have to say: this winter's was far and away the best. I was amazed at how much this event has grown even since last time!
Dojo Gelato was in attendance, as were representatives from Picnic & Pantry, selling stew and other awesome lunch options. This is itself makes the event so much more accessible and compelling.
I've felt in the past that it was very hard to walk in and buy something-- the gifts were too esoteric (and often too expensive) to walk out with an armload.
We were there around 3pm, and the place was packed wall to wall. Ben Davis was laying down the music and every vendor seemed to be doing brisk business. This is a fantastic event, and a great partner for Cincinnati Unchained!
I've been aching to visit the Plum Street Temple ever since Dan and I visited City Hall. Unfortunately, the temple only gives tours on Thursday mornings, when your typical nine-to-fivers are already at work. So! Dan and I took a vacation day to visit the Moorish-Byzantine style temple-- absolutely worth the trip.
We're a big fan of the recent improvements in the City of Cincinnati's recycling program. Not only did we get bigger and better recycling facilities, the city is also teaming up with RecycleBank which helps motivate and reward people for recycling.
It's a free museum with a fantastic private collection, which was on display when I recently visited.
Charley Harper!
When I visited, it was to see my incredible friend Dave. He spent a handful of months in Berlin with an art residency and was describing his stay for the museum patrons. If you stop in, say hi to Dave-- he'll be around for a few more months, until he scuttles off to Germany again.
To be honest, the tour guide was spoke at a fairly technical level, so I didn't always understand the nuance of the machines. The museum typically caters to people in the business, when they have trade shows and the like. The fact that there were outsiders there at all seemed to really surprise them-- they asked me a handful of times how I'd discovered the museum at all.
Since I can't tell you much about the machines, check out these awesome old brand typefaces. These alone were worth the trip (and the $5 admission).
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I can imagine spending every Sunday morning in a gorgeous church like this one. You could spend a lifetime where without taking in all the detail in this enormous cathedral.
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