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ABQ Trolley Co. is giving customers yet another way to get around town.

The company known for its trolley tours will unveil its new 14-passenger “party bike” next week. The custom-made, human-powered ride is geared toward groups out for a night of restaurant, brewery or bar hopping.

“It’s like a party on wheels,” said Mike Silva, who owns the company with Jesse Herron. “It’s an opportunity for people to get together and have fun in a unique environment.”

Silva said the model is already popular in cities around the U.S. but this will be a first-of-its-kind venture for Albuquerque. Formally dubbed Duke City Pedaler, the rig offers seating for up to 10 pedaling passengers and a rear bench seat for four non-pedaling customers. An ABQ Trolley Co. employee will handle the driving/steering duties.

Rental runs $395 per two-hour block, which Silva said is typically enough time to hit three or four establishments along a predetermined route. The company will also do general admission “mixers” for those who want to ride but aren’t part of a large group.