It was suggested to us by friends that we should ride the St. Charles trolley and tour the Garden District while visiting NOLA, but we prefer a more personalized experience. We ended up booking a pedicab tour with Need a Ride and spent three hours getting to know the city of NOLA. Tree picked us up outside of our rental and drove us down to the Garden District. It's very obvious Tree not only loves NOLA, but he also loves its rich history because all along the way, and throughout the tour, he regaled us with historical facts and stories dating all the way back to the first settlers. I'm pretty sure that after today, I can convince any local that I've lived here my entire life. If you have a few hours to kill and want to learn more about NOLA, this is the way to do it! read more

Talked to Mason! Cool guy! He sent his rider to come pick us up at Place D'armes ! He told me 1$ a rider and a $1 a block Jay showed up and basically said Mason was new and didn't know the prices. Super cool dude but said all rides were a $20 min kinda blind sided with that one. The ride was fun and way better than walking But definitely check price before sitting read more

We used their pedicab services twice on our wedding night in December 2025. The first set of pedicabs joined our Second Line, ensuring that guests who were less mobile or recovering from injuries could still take part in the parade -- a detail that made the moment feel inclusive and even more special. The final pedicab of the night was our grand exit in the "just married" cab, which was truly the perfect ending to the celebration. The drivers were on time, professional, and a delight to work with. They navigated the city effortlessly and made us and our guests feel fully taken care of the entire time. We highly recommend Need A Ride Pedicabs! read more

Nice guy, long route for 1 mile -- wanted $30 -- not cool! Paid $25 and wished I had walked... read more

We used a pedicab for the first time today. The rider was a pleasure and knew her way around town very well. The ride was fun but made me feel guilty for having lunch. My complaint is the price you are not informed of in advance. We took a cab to this area for $5.75 plus tip. For the Pedicab it cost $20.00 plus tip to return. It was quadruple the price for the return trip. Not worth it. read more

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WARNING: VERY EXPENSIVE! $$$ We paid $20 a couple days ago for a pedicab ride for 2 of us from Capdeville in the Central Business District to our destination: the Fountainbleau room at the Roosevelt Hotel, also in the Central Business District. A Taxi ride would have been way cheaper!!!!!!!!!! We were shocked at the price. It was my first time in New Orleans, and we had a business card for "Need A Ride", along with their phone number, 504-488-6565, which is printed on the card. We found this business card in our Yelp packet and figured it must be a good deal. WRONG!!! This "Need A Ride" company wants your money, and once they get it, you won't get it back. Don't make the mistake we made...we got into the vehicle without being clear on the price. The dispatcher didn't explain the price, and our driver didn't explain it either. Not sure why we handed over the 20 bucks instead of arguing at the end of the ride, but we were just shocked. NONE of the regular taxi rides we took in New Orleans had been as expensive as this pedicab! We also tipped the guy a dollar. The next day, I did call the Need A Ride company and talked to somebody in the management business office. However he was NO HELP at all. He neither apologized nor offered any kind of compensation. I thought maybe he would at least offer us a discount on another ride, or some of the money back, but nope. He told me that there are several different routes between Capdeville and the Fountainbleau room at the Roosevelt Hotel, and he couldn't be sure which route our pedicab driver had taken. He said, depending on the route, we could have been charged LESS than $20, or we could have had to pay MORE than $20. HOLY HECK!!! So...in that case, why didn't our driver take the shorter route and charge us LESS than $20??!! It was our first time in a pedicab, and it didn't occur to us until we were already in the pedicab in traffic that you are NOT very safe when a pedicab drives down the side of a busy street. At one point, the driver of a car came very close to side-swiping the pedicab. The pedicab also had to make an awkward sort of u-turn across a busy street to drop us off by the Fountainbleau room at the Roosevelt hotel. It sure seemed very dangerous to me. )-: Our pedicab driver also kept saying it was his first day. That wasn't very comforting to know. We made a HUGE MISTAKE when we called "Need A Ride". It was very expensive, and cost us way more than a taxicab would have cost. It wasn't a very safe vehicle to be in on a busy street. The Capdeville is a cafe/bar on a street called Capdeville, which is a narrow, quiet street, and that is where the pedicab picked us up. But the Fountainbleau room at the Roosevelt turned out to be on a busier corner. We had no trouble at all with the taxis that we took while in New Orleans. We used taxis a lot in Nola because I have a sore foot and currently have difficulty walking distances on city pavement. The taxi rides were all reasonably priced. If you need a ride, a local will tell you which taxi companies are reliable. United was recommended to us, and they were good, and so were a lot of other taxi companies. If you are a visitor, ask your hotel, or the owner or manager at a restaurant to help you if you need a good taxi. While we were waiting at the Capdeville for our pedicab to arrive, he was also later than the dispatcher had stated. My advice: AVOID taking a pedicab unless you can agree on the price in advance. Also, for your safety, AVOID taking a pedicab if it is necessary for him to ride on the side of a very busy street, or even worse, to make a scary sort of u-turn on a busy street. 0-: I am also surprised that when I called the phone number and complained to the management office, even when I mentioned that I picked up his card in my Yelp packet, for the Yelp event in town...he did not care at all. He wasn't the least bit interested in my dissatisfaction as a customer. It was my first visit to New Orleans, and this was my most disappointing experience. My husband will be returning to New Orleans for a business conference, and he will definitely be recommending regular taxis to his friends and colleagues at the conference. We cannot recommend "Need A Ride" pedicabs. Hmmmm...I just noticed that there are a number of filtered reviews for this business, which complain about the same issue...other customers have also felt that they were overcharged. I WISH I HAD NOTICED THOSE REVIEWS BEFORE I CALLED NEED A RIDE! )-: read more

Need A Ride Pedicabs - Our pedicab driver with "Need a Ride" charged us $20 for 2 people in the central business district!! )-: Use a taxi instead. - Pedicabs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ask for Danny! He has given us multiple rides, and goes the extra mile (literally) to make sure we have a great time! Our 4year old has ASD and Danny laughed and engaged with him the entire ride. Very nice guy, and got us back to our Air BNB safely, and made the ride so much fun. THANKS DANNY! read more

We had a ride with Joshua down Bourbon Street. That guy was just extremely friendly and on time. If you ever meet him on the street give him a holla and be sure to ask him for some tips on what to eat in New Orleans. Thanks! read more

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At $2/block, it's best to negotiate your fares before you jump on. It seems that when the driver goes 2 blocks up to get to burgundy so that the trip goes faster, the customer should not be held accountable. So 11 blocks is $22, but the actual route was really 7 blocks. A good way for them to squeeze extra, and then ask for a tip on top. read more

Ryan was outside of our restaurant when we left. He took me and my family on an INFORMATIVE & EXCITING tour of NOLA. He was so professional, informative, and patient. He answered all questions we had and created an experience we will never forget. *We were extremely impressed that Ryan has only been in the US for 7yrs, and taught himself English. THANK YOU RYAN & Need A Ride, for this experience. read more

I had to write this as soon as I got home so I didn't forget to TELL EVERYONE HOW AWESOME these folks are. I am a (somewhat) neurotic tour guide who planned a very special private tour for 5 women from Texas who loved to have fun I called ahead and arranged the pickup! I then had to change the time twice to fit our itinerary. They were SO friendly and kind...It worked out PERFECTLY. The 3 cabs waited patiently for the ladies as they got drinks and chocolates and then entertained them the whole way to the destination (St. Louis #1 Cemetery). We had an amazing time...it was everyone's favorite part of the tour. Not only are these guys PROS, their customer service is just above and beyond wonderful. Y'all MADE my day (and tour) and I WILL be using again for many more private tours. read more

Need A Ride Pedicabs - The ride begins! Right on time! (Need A Ride staff was punctual. WE were late bc of Pimm's Cups! Whoops!) - Pedicabs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Be careful when catching a ride they will over charge you! We had been catching rides all weekend form the Marriott to the superdome and the fair has always been 30 there n 30 bk No Biggie!! Will when we caught a ride bk the man charged 50! When i called in concern EVEN THE DISPATCHER stated 30...So i guess they charge what they wanna charge u when they wanna charge u! Be Careful esp if u 4rm out of town!!! Call and request a ride dont just stop one bc they can charge WHAT they want to! Honesty is a hard trait to find in that business! Pissed off n Pissed on rider 4rm Bama read more

Now this is what I'm talking about! I was caught in a pinch for the Barkus parade. You know how parking and whatnot can be - a real headache. A pedicabber named Easy E (or maybe it was Ryan?) saved the day. Truly. He loaded up a cooler full o'drinks and other things straight from my car trunk and took me (and a days worth of drinks) right up to the parade route. It was that easy. No headache, no backache. This was my second or third time catching a pedicab with Need A Ride and they are now my fav way to get around downtown for events. I recommend. Ask for Ryan Eavey or Kyle Ruggieri. You'll have a great view (oh la la!) and they'll treat you right. read more

We got picked up by a Need a Ride pedicab while in transit between hotel and restaurant, and liked the experience so much that we called for a timed ride later in the day. Need a Ride was friendly on the phone and dispatched our requested driver quickly. He arrived at the exact moment the dispatcher reported he'd show. The ride was low-key and fun, and our driver was knowledgeable about the city and good company. He even stayed a bit past his shift's end to ride us past a cemetery, and he was exceedingly patient with my senior father (who moves very slowly and asks a lot of questions). Recommended. Ask for Chris if he's working and you're reading this review in a timely fashion. He's great. read more

We had a second line for my son's baptism and needed MANY pedicabs for some of my elderly relatives! Walter Austin hooked us up and made our parade a success!!! He even came at the last minute for additional rides my guests needed! Just amazing! Erica read more

I used Need A Ride Pedicabs in New Orleans, LA on 4/15/2015. It was the 1st time that I used them. Brittany (from Minnesota) was an excellent driver. My bill was just $6.00 but it was also only a short distance in the French Quarter. Plus, I took photos. read more

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Josh was awesome! He gave us recommendations and was very friendly! I definitely recommend using this service.

I came to Yelp to post a favorable review and was quite surprised to see negative ones. This evening I had my first experience in a pedicab, and it was delightful. My driver, Robert, had been stopped at a red light on Iberville when I first saw him. Although I had been looking for a "regular" cab, I decided to give a pedicab a try. Since I am a 60 year old woman with cerebral palsy, I wasn't able to spritely jump into the pedicab, even with Robert's patient assistance. He then maneuvered the cab to two different curbs to give me the height needed to get my "bad" leg up into the cab. He asked if I had ridden in pedicabs before and explained to me that pedicabs were more expensive than car taxis. As I watched him pedaling and maneuvering through the cars and pedestrians, it was totally obvious that he deserved to be paid more than a guy driving a car taxi. For those that have complained, do you think you could do the job of a pedicab driver? If it's too hot for you to walk around the French Quarter, imagine how hard it is to pull the weight of one or two adults over the rough roads of the city all day. Robert was a personable young man who loves his job, and one who cared enough to provide me with a wonderful memory of New Orleans. Thank you, Robert! read more

The best way to get around NOLA!!! We got to enjoy the beautiful city and views on our way to all different parts of the city! All the drivers were fun, polite, and so kind! read more

For a wicked good time, call Thaddeus. Hope we get to meet you again before we leave to offer a proper tip for the helpful tips and great advice for things-to-do, restaurants to go to, and non-touristy bars to visit. Thanks again, sir. You have helped finish a great day for my wife and I. -The Other Boston Guy read more

Driver was 20 minutes late, over charged us, not at all worth the $$. I kept looking over my shoulder as the driver swerved into and out of traffic. Not fun on Canal Street, that's for sure. I can' recommend this company. They appear to have a monopoly and are poorly regulated. Use taxicabs - much cheaper and more comfortable. read more

My sister and I had landed in NOLA and me with a broken knee wanted to see downtown without having to walk or use one of the animal torture carriages that are sadly prevalent there. wE got Anna to give us a Pedi ride and she was wonderful. We also wanted lunch so she gave us the scenic route ride to a great restaurant and we enjoyed every minute of it. Anna was pleasant and we ran into her a few times while still in town and always said hi and got a hello back. Would highly recommend Anna for anyone who wants a great Pedi cab ride in NOLA! read more

Need a Ride is the BEST thing to ever happen to New Orleans! Being disabled, they catered to every thing I needed to get from one place to another. I called the number and within 2 minutes, the pedi-cab was at my front door and dropped me off at the door of where I was going. I go to New Orleans often and fighting with vehicle cabs to get a ride somewhere in the quarter was a complete nightmare and made my trips miserable. The staff of Need A Ride are very knowledgeable of where they are going, love to have conversations, give tips for good local places to eat and drink that are not consumed by tourists, but by locals. This last trip to New Orleans was the absolute best, thanks to Need A Ride!!! Thank you so much for being there for me and helping me. I will be using you again and again! I have already shared your number to friends who will be coming to the city. read more

A great way to get around New Orleans especially during Mardi Gras when many of the streets are blocked to vehicle traffic. Also, it is a lot more fun than taking a cab. I would definitely use Need A Ride? if I make another trip to New Orleans. Need A Ride's staff were great especially Robert the dispatcher and Scarlett the driver. read more

WOW highly recommend, 10/10 would ride again, you absolutely will feel like a prince/princess, if you ask for Dennis you might might even leave with a crush on your driver read more

This is MONTHS after the fact, but my experience with this company on my wedding day November 10, 2018 was nothing short of phenomenal. I hired a pedicab to come all the way out to Mid-City for my wedding second line, because my dad is getting on in years, as is his wife, and they've had some falls as of late; I was worried the second line would be too much for them. The manager of the company (possibly owner? Not sure) came out to do the job himself, because he knew second lines were not smooth events generally (i.e. our police escort didn't show up, and we waited for like, 30 minutes) and he wanted to make sure his employees wouldn't be disgruntled in the event that there was a hold up such as this. He was AWESOME. I love this company. read more

Kevin and Hillary took our group around town and they were AMAZING! We had the best time with them. They were super professional and fun. Can't wait to see them again on our next trip to New Orleans. :) read more

Had an emergency situation, where a relative going on a cruise forgot her heart meds. I was the Sunday before Mardi Gras and we were trying desperately to get the meds to her, but we were locked up in traffic. Luckily Liam with Need a Ride happened by. We stopped him and explained our situation. He agreed to help us, took the meds and got them to the ship in time, keeping us updated by text. We really appreciate what he did for us. He is an outstanding person. Thanks read more

My wife and I were in New Orleans recently and after walking all day and in to the night needless to say our feet needed a rest. We stopped in front of Cafe Du' Monde, we considered a regular taxi because we were going a couple of miles back home to The Marigny area but the Pedicabs looked like fun so we asked if they could bring us that far. The driver said no problem and the quoted price was actually cheaper than what a taxi usually cost so we jumped aboard! The driver was so friendly and nice, he talked about the area and things we were passing by, it was such a nice ride and he was definitely the nicest guy we've ever had driving us somewhere! Anytime we're back in New Orleans we'll be in a Need a Ride Pedicab!! read more

I was picked up from the Goldmine in the Quarter and brought to Walk-On's. The guy peddling us was super friendly and got us there in no time! So happy these Pedicabs are in Nola!!!! read more

Josh was an extremely friendly and entertaining pedicab driver...the ride was enjoyable....it cost twice as much as taking a cab but it was worth it for the experience and to get a nice backside view of Josh :) read more

I would give Need a Ride a zero star. Horrible! As a local I do not understand why I was just charged $60 for 3 people to go .09 miles. That is ridiculous and they are taking advantage of people which is extremely sad. Our city is great and having companies such as Need a Ride overcharging our visitors and locals is nuts. They don't deserve to be in business in our city. Don't take these pedicabs, unless you would like to be ripped off. Cabs are cheaper and they use gas! read more

Called dispatch for one of my guests in the CBD and, as promised, a pedicab arrived in less than ten minutes. The guests were pleased and the driver was courteous. read more

The novelty is neat, but a 5 minute ride (20 minute walk) was $23.00. Wish I had known that prior to getting in. There is no lack of people who are looking to serve you too much to drink and separate you from your money, but I didn't expect it here. Watch out! read more

Calem was great, Picked me up and got me to the Superdome in time for the Saints game. They lost to the Titans (really?) but Calem was a good dude with a positive attitude and hustle. Honestly the best part of the trip to the game. Thanks man! read more

Very cool guy took us around named Josh! It's a really cool way to see the city. Fun and worth the experience :)

Resided in the Maritime for the past week recovering from knee surgery. Used these guys to get around to restaurants at night with my wife. Guys were prompt, courteous, and quick. Enjoyed New Orleans from the back of a big tricycle! read more

Wonderful way to see NOLA! I rode with Michelle K and Sara. Both ladies were awesome. We even made arrangements for a private tour with Michelle K the day before we left. I highly recommend! read more

We used this service to return (part way) from Jazz Fest. We had walked around a mile and then picked up the pedi-cab. The driver took a long circuitous route to the hotel and then charged us $60.00! We felt robbed and are disappointed that the city would allow this to happen. We will never use this service again and encourage everyone to ask about the fee first!!! read more

Tim and Elizabeth provided us with a tour better than any I've ever had, in any city!!! This is the best way to see New Orleans. I learned a lot about the city, ate a great restaurant recommended by our drivers (one of many suggested), and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thank you! read more