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

Riding a tuk-tuk in Bangkok. It’s more expensive than taking a taxi with meter!Read More

Tuk tuks are one of the main transports here in Siem Reap – especially for tourists.Read More

Not many would consider Wagner for a long drive. Nor would they drive around in Chennai’s nasty August heat in Ferrari jerkins. But then Paul Haran is not your average driver. And he isn’t on just another drive. Haran and friend Mark Hanscomb, who goes by Harry, form team Nigel Manzil, one of 13 participating...Read More

An autorickshaw driver, who returned a bag containing gold jewellery worth over Rs 3 lakh, was honoured by the police commissioner. Full article hereRead More