New Taxi in Niigata

After our lunch last Saturday, while walking in front of our Church, I saw something interesting. Yeah folks, that something interesting is shown in the photo above.
This is something similar to Tricyle and Tribike in the Philippines. The difference it has is that, it can be used by pedaling and also by using the attached motor. This is the new taxi in Niigata, and it is limited to 4 machines as of this writing. This machine is something like Hybrid Tribike! Visitors coming to Niigata city can reserve by calling the company. Fee starts from 500 Yen for the first kilometer, then 300 Yen per Kilometer for the succeeding kilometers. The taxibike has its won route to avoid the traffic, but it can also go anywhere when rented.
Though this thing is an environmental friendly machine, I don't think I will ride it from the Bullet Train Station to Niigata Catholic Church since it will cost me 1700 Yen. I might just walk... not only friendly to the environment but also to my health... and to my wallet, Arrr!