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San Francisco and Sausalito Electric Tour Company is ready to handle this summer’s
ever-increasing demand for its Segway tours in Sausalito and San Francisco.
In its second season, the company is armed with a better facility, more Segways,
and night tours.
San Francisco, California May 26, 2006 -- San Francisco and Sausalito
Electric Tour Company is ready to handle this summer’s ever-increasing
demand for its Segway tours in Sausalito and San Francisco. In its second season,
the company is armed with a better facility, more Segways, and night tours.
“Last year’s demand was overwhelming,” said San Francisco
Electric Tour Company founder, Brian Huber. “Tours sold out quickly and
there was always a waiting list. This year, we’ll be serving a lot more
people and we’ll be doing it more efficiently than ever.”
With a new and improved facility and a bigger fleet of Segways, Huber expects
to accommodate thousands of tourists and locals alike who are looking for unique
ways to get around and see the sights. “Gas prices are more than $3.50
a gallon; people are looking for eco-friendly ways to travel. Segways are zero-emissions
vehicles that operate on electricity, so they’re easy on the environment
as well as the wallet.” He added that the Segway HT travels from 15 to
24 miles on a 25 cent battery charge, making it an ideal replacement for short-distance
sightseeing tours.
Segway, the electric transport mechanism that is guided by the rider’s
natural motions for forward and backward maneuvering, was first introduced in
2001. It easily navigates most walkable areas, including paved surfaces, dirt
roads, grass, and inclines. Huber’s company began offering tours using
Segways in 2005 and has watched demand for the tours grow quickly. Families
looking for safe, innovative touring experiences make up a good portion of San
Francisco and Sausalito Electric Tour Company’s business.
Not only is the company’s new facility bigger to house the additional
Segways, but San Francisco night tours have been added, as well. “The
night tours allow riders to explore the spectacular nighttime landscape of the
city by the bay,” Huber says. “The city is gorgeous by day, but
is incredible by night.” The after-hours tour includes spots in Fisherman’s
Wharf, Maritime Pier, and the Marina District generally not accessible by vehicles.
Night tours depart Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:00 p.m., April
through October, and on Friday and Saturday at 4:30 p.m. from November through
March. Additional evening tours will be added on closed nights for groups of
four or more. To request tours for groups of four or more, please call 415-474-3130.
For more information, visit http://www.sfelectrictour.com
ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO ELECTRIC TOUR COMPANY
San Francisco and Sausalito Electric Tour Company opened in October 2004 and
is located at 757 Beach Street in San Francisco. The company is a division of
TourCorp, Inc., a family-owned business whose owners have operated numerous
successful San Francisco tour and travel businesses for more than 14 years.
All tour information is available at http://www.sfelectrictour.com.
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Press Contact: Brian Huber
Phone: 415-474-3130
Website: http://www.sfelectrictour.com
More Information: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/prweb390407.htm
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