St. Pete Rickshaw

Electric Rickshaw Rental Agreement

Self-operated electric rickshaw rentals — renter terms, vehicle information, payments, and responsibilities.

DRAFT — FOR OWNER AND FLORIDA ATTORNEY REVIEW ONLY — NOT YET IN EFFECT
01

Renter Information

The following fields will be collected through the approved booking system and electronic-signature provider. They are shown here for document-review purposes only. No information is collected through this page.

Full Legal Name

[FULL LEGAL NAME]

Date of Birth

[DATE OF BIRTH]

Residential Address

[RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS]

Email Address

[EMAIL ADDRESS]

Phone Number

[PHONE NUMBER]

Emergency Contact

[EMERGENCY CONTACT]

Reservation Number

[RESERVATION NUMBER]

Rental Start Date and Time

[RENTAL START DATE AND TIME]

Rental End Date and Time

[RENTAL END DATE AND TIME]

Delivery Address

[DELIVERY ADDRESS]

Pickup Address

[PICKUP ADDRESS]

Authorized Operators

List all authorized operators by full legal name — [TO BE CONFIRMED at booking]

Vehicle Identification / Serial Number

Assigned at time of delivery — [TO BE CONFIRMED]
02

Vehicle Information

Vehicle: Motrike electric-assist passenger rickshaw.

617 LBSManufacturer's maximum combined payload
(280 kg) — operator + passengers + belongings

The combined weight of the operator, passengers, and belongings must never exceed this limit. The number of available seats does not override the weight restriction.

Vehicle replacement value for rental documentation: $7,000

This value is not automatically a charge to the renter or a limit on liability. Responsibility for damage or loss is determined under the final agreement and applicable law.

03

Rental Payments

Reservation Deposit

$100

Required at booking and credited toward the total rental price.

Remaining Rental Balance

[TO BE CONFIRMED at booking]

The remaining rental balance and applicable taxes are collected at delivery or pickup, before releasing the vehicle.

Refundable Security Deposit

$1,000

Collected separately at delivery or pickup. May be used for documented damage, missing equipment, or other charges specifically permitted by the final rental agreement. An itemized statement will be provided for any deductions.

Security deposit refund timeframe: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Security deposit payment method: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

04

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation 24+ hours before scheduled start

$100 reservation deposit refunded.

Cancellation less than 24 hours before scheduled start

$100 reservation deposit forfeited.

No-show

Subject to the same provision as a late cancellation.

The separate $1,000 security deposit is not forfeited solely because a customer cancels.

Company-initiated cancellation and refund procedures: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

05

Authorized Drivers

Only authorized, approved, and identity-verified operators may drive the rickshaw. Each authorized driver must complete the required safety acknowledgment and identity verification before operating the vehicle.

  • —Drivers may not operate while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
  • —Unauthorized operation is strictly prohibited.

Minimum operator age: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Applicable driver's license requirements: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

06

Identity Verification

The renter and every authorized operator must complete secure government-issued photo identification verification before receiving the vehicle, using an approved third-party identity verification provider.

Important: Driver's license images and sensitive identification documents are never collected through unsecured website forms or ordinary email. All ID verification is handled through a dedicated, encrypted third-party service.

Verification provider and data retention procedures: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

07

Vehicle Use and Safety

The renter agrees to:

  • —Follow all applicable traffic laws.
  • —Follow manufacturer operating instructions.
  • —Never exceed the 617-pound (280 kg) payload limit.
  • —Never exceed approved seating capacity.
  • —Prevent unauthorized operation at all times.
  • —Follow permitted operating-area restrictions.
  • —Never race, perform stunts, or operate recklessly.
  • —Stop operating immediately if mechanical problems arise.
  • —Report accidents and damage promptly.
  • —Properly secure and store the vehicle when unattended.
  • —Follow approved charging and battery safety instructions.

Permitted operating area: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Additional restrictions: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

08

Damage, Theft, and Loss

The renter is responsible for loss or damage to the extent established by the final agreement and applicable law. The agreement must address:

  • —Accidental damage
  • —Negligent operation
  • —Theft or disappearance
  • —Missing equipment
  • —Unauthorized modifications
  • —Damage caused by exceeding weight restrictions
  • —Required accident reporting
  • —Repair costs and documentation
  • —Insurance proceeds and deductibles
  • —Claims exceeding the security deposit

The agreement must include appropriate provisions preventing duplicate recovery of the same loss.

Damage valuation, deductible responsibility, and liability limitations: [FLORIDA ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED]
09

Insurance Requirements

Notice: St. Pete Rickshaw will not represent that self-operated rentals are insured until written confirmation has been received from the insurance provider.

Coverage for renter operation, passenger injuries, theft, collision, and physical damage remains:

[INSURANCE CONFIRMATION REQUIRED]

Vehicle release is conditional upon confirmation of required insurance coverage.

10

Vehicle Delivery and Return

The vehicle's condition will be documented before delivery and upon return. The inspection record includes:

  • —Photographic inspection
  • —Brake and tire inspection
  • —Battery condition
  • —Existing damage
  • —Accessories and equipment
  • —Delivery acknowledgment
  • —Return acknowledgment
  • —Damage reporting

Late return fees: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Cleaning charges: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Vehicle recovery procedures: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

11

Liability and Assumption of Risk

DRAFT SECTION — FLORIDA ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED

This section will address the renter's acknowledgment of operational risks and responsibilities associated with self-operated electric rickshaw use.

Any release, indemnification, limitation of liability, or responsibility for third-party claims must be reviewed and approved by a Florida-licensed attorney before inclusion in a customer-facing document.

Release, indemnification, and liability limitation provisions: [FLORIDA ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED]

Note: Signing this agreement does not eliminate all liability for St. Pete Rickshaw. The scope of any release is subject to applicable Florida law and attorney review.

12

Passenger Waivers

Every adult passenger must complete an individual liability waiver before participating. One person's signature is not sufficient for a group.

Adult Passenger Liability WaiverView draft document

Minor Participant / Natural Guardian Release

[TO BE CONFIRMED — FLORIDA ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED]

A separate release must be drafted in accordance with Florida Statute 744.301 before minors may participate. This adult waiver does not cover minor passengers.

13

Electronic Signatures

Electronic signature validity: Electronic signatures may be legally valid under applicable Florida and federal law (including the Florida Electronic Signature Act and the federal E-SIGN Act) when properly implemented with adequate identity attribution, consent records, timestamps, and document integrity controls.

A secure, dedicated third-party electronic-signature service is the preferred integration for this agreement. Such a service provides reliable identity attribution, consent records, audit trails, signed copies, and document version control. Electronic signing is not yet active on this page.

Signature placeholders (for document-review purposes only):

Renter's Printed Name

[RENTER'S PRINTED NAME]

Electronic Signature

[ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE]

Date and Time

[DATE AND TIME]

Reservation Number

[RESERVATION NUMBER]

Agreement Version

[AGREEMENT VERSION]

Company Representative Acknowledgment

[COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE ACKNOWLEDGMENT]

The electronic-signature system must record consent, attribution, document integrity, and signing history, and provide copies to all appropriate parties. Electronic signing will not be activated until this agreement has been approved.

14

Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, subject to applicable requirements.

Dispute resolution, venue, and related provisions: [FLORIDA ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED]
15

Website Integration

This agreement is designed for future integration with automated reservations, electronic signatures, payments, and identity verification. Fields marked [TO BE CONFIRMED] will be populated through the approved booking system at the time of each reservation.

No payments, identity documents, or signatures are collected through this page. This document is a draft for owner and Florida attorney review only.

This document is a draft prepared for owner and Florida attorney review. All items marked [TO BE CONFIRMED] or [FLORIDA ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED] must be resolved before this agreement is presented to customers or used for any signing purpose. No payments, identity documents, or signatures are collected through this page.
ST PETE RICKSHAW

Downtown St. Petersburg's favorite way to explore the city. Hop on, sit back, and let us show you the best of St. Pete.

Contact

Text or call: 727-286-0928

Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

Hours

Daily 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.

Rides subject to availability

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