FedEx in Paris

 
Parisians love new technology and gadgets. They seem to compensate for the limitations of 16th, 17th and 18th century buildings and street with the most advanced technology available. You may have to walk up three flights of stairs to your 600 ft sq two bedroom apartment, but your deliveries will be made by an automated street crane that fits into a parking space and delivers through the window. We have grown used to seeing highly automated buses that tell you where you are and when you will arrive at each stop. They even announce the frequent "manifestations" (usually strikes) that disrupt service  Their street cleaners are a wonder of automation with multiple brushes and water sources.

 

So we were particularly surprised to see the new FedEx delivery vehicle - a bicycle similar to those used by pedicabs in NY. They're great, they fit in between two parked cars (without blocking the street) and don't use any gas (unless the driver has had an unfortunate lunch).