Green Moving

So Boston has been on a big kick lately to make the city more green in any way it can. While I applaud the city and it’s residents for their efforts, there are times when you have to be honest and say, “Ok now you’re taking it just too far.” The best example, bicycle movers. Yes, Gentle Giant the moving company with the big purple trucks that are a common sighting over the summer months, is introducing a new service. The offering is called Bike Moves. The idea behind the program is that for Boston residents who are moving just around town, this will cut down on costs related to parking permits and dealing with all the trucks on Boston’s sometimes narrow streets.

Currently, the company has 3 pedal powered bikes in its fleet, each with a custom built trailer made out of aluminum that is capable of carrying up to 300 pounds. This means it will still be able to carry a couch or a dresser. The rates for this program are as follows: $40/hour for one guy with 1 bike and $105/hour for 3 guys and all 3 bikes currently in the fleet.

If I can leave you with only two thoughts on this, I guess it would be these two. One who wants to see these guys do a move from the top of Mission Hill to the top of say Mount Vernon Street or vice-versa. Two, who wants to see these guys compete against the pedicab drivers in some sort of load hauling challenge? Come up with a challenge leave it in the comments and we’ll pitch it to both companies.

September 1 Moving Tips

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