Doing a similar job to the taxi is Thailand’s ubiquitous tuk-tuk (ตุ๊กตุ๊ก). So named because of the sound of their engine, these are motorized rickshaws and are popular amongst tourists for their novelty value. They are occasionally faster than taxis in heavy traffic as weaving in and out is easier, but generally about the same...Read More

Sanjay Bhimrao Gadge (25) was looted by the driver of the autorickshaw he was traveling in , and two other co passengers at Kalyani Nagar in the early hours on Saturday. Police said that he took a rickshaw under the ‘share a rickshaw’ scheme to go to Chandan Nagar. When he boarded the rickshaw two...Read More

Now, the auto rickshaw drivers in the city will wear badges starting December 1 and uniform from January. The decision came after a meeting held between the traffic police department, rickshaw unions and regional transport authority (RTA). However, nothing has been decided on making uniform and badges mandatory for cab drivers in the city. After...Read More

Happened to talk to an auto rickshawallah in Delhi recently. Some interesting insights though not verified. Since they are coming directly from the horse’s mouth,should be generally true: 1.There are 90k auto rickshaw permits in Delhi and new ones are not being issued. 2.One auto rickshaw driver who owns the auto-rickshaw,earns on an average Rs25k...Read More

The SolarCab hybrid from SolarLab was developed as a response to the pollution and congestion of London. It gets 80% of its power form the photovoltaics on its roofsRead More

Jolly old St. Nicholas has lost his reindeer and is in need of a workout this Christmas season, taking on rickshaw duties in trendy Tokyo. Drivers clad in Santa Claus outfits defied the rain on Thursday, carrying pampered passengers in the traditional two-wheeled carts.Read More

Making one’s way around Asakusa’s crowded streets at the weekend can be supremely stressful to say the least. And yet at the same time, with a seat and some assistance, it can also be really rather relaxing.Read More

Bajaj Auto Ltd. plans to raise production of its three-wheeled vehicles to 35,000 units a month by March from 30,000 now to meet rising demand in the local market, a senior company executive said. Bajaj, India’s second-largest two-wheeler maker and the largest three-wheeler maker by sales, expects local demand to rise between 10% and 15%...Read More

Automotive major Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd today unveiled its diesel three-wheeler ‘Alfa passenger’ in the city, which it claimed would redefine the segment with ”best-in-class” features. The vehicle, costing Rs 1.46 lakh ex-showroom, is based on customer feedback and has a host of special features, which would ensure a smooth and comfortable ride for passengers...Read More