The original Ferris wheel could carry 60 passengers in each of the 36 cars, for a total capacity of 2160 passengers per rotation.
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Fun Facts about the Ferris wheel and its inventor:The Ferris wheel was originally called the “observation wheel.” It was meant to provide a bird's eye view of the entire city. The wheel was not actually completed for a month and a half after the fair officially started. The Ferris wheel cost approximately $750,000.
Most rides without any kind of restraints that go high will not allow single riders for the possibility of suicide. Possible risk of suicide is one possibility.