Delhi may be considered unsafe for women, but that hasn’t stopped Sunita from taking up as odd a job as an autorickshaw driver. Thirty two-year-old Sunita, the national capital’s first female driver, transcends all barriers, living and playing by the rules in a profession dominated by men. “I drive an auto because I enjoy it....Read More
The Adventures of Toto the Auto: A series of books published by FUNOKPLEASE, a Mumbai based publisher of contemporary Indian content for chlidren. Ride with Toto, the autorickshaw and his driver Pattu as they go about solving problems, helping others and having loads of fun along the way. It’s a Rickshaw Challenge for kids. Via:...Read More
Three-wheelers through time, via Wired: ‘The auto industry has cranked out many motoring mashups over the years. Some, like the road-going mullet that was the Chevrolet El Camino, have been nothing short of legendary. Somewhere in between are three-wheelers, an odd combo of car and motorcycle. From the very first automobile to the latest leading-edge...Read More
Designed by The Yodogawa Group along with three other Japanese companies, the “Meguru” is a contemporary electric rickshaw . Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the Meguru has a maximum speed of about 25 miles per hour. “This is a true environmentally friendly car. Instead of an air-conditioner, it comes with a pinwheel, and we are...Read More
One Song. One Take. One Tuk-Tuk. “Tuk Tuk Sessions project was born out of a desire to play music and give the world a visual tour of life in Phnom Penh. We want to capture the bustling, vibrant streets of the Penh, accompanied by equally vibrant tunes, punctuated with the mandatory horns, moto revs and...Read More
LiLigo travel blog’ top 5 of the funniest ways to travel. I would replace ‘funniest’ with GREAT! ‘Trains, plane sand auto-mobiles… are they overrated? In some countries there are more options than just the cheap flights we’re used to. Some are brilliant, some strange, while others are completely ridiculous. Have you ever used one of...Read More
Article from Broward Palm Beach on rickshaws in South Florida with references to our pimp/bling rickshaw services, plus the almighty Rickshaw Challenge. ‘Fort Lauderdale Rickshaws Are Safer and More Plentiful… Though Not Yet “Pimped” The fleet of rickshaws along Las Olas Boulevard and A1A is about to double, according to the Sun-Sentinel. City commissioners green-lighted...Read More
‘Bufalino’ concept car, an apartment on three wheels. German designer Cornelius Comanns managed to turn a tiny three-wheeled vehicle into a rolling home. The concept behind the Bufalino is to offer flexibility during travel. The Bufalino camper could easily be converted into your dream bedroom or office. The minimalist construction is based on the existing...Read More
Cambodian telecoms provider qb is taking wifi to the streets with a fleet of 15 tuk-tuks to demonstrate its 3.5G service. The tuk-tuks also function as mobile showrooms for qb products and services. qb is a newbie in the Cambodian market, launched in 2008. However, a tuk- tuk advertising campaign will surely put them on...Read More
NAGPUR: Commuters will be in for grave inconvenience as over 15,000 three-wheeler auto rickshaws in the city will go off the roads on Tuesday to protest government’s policy to bar autorickshaws from transporting school students. The bandh call has been given by various auto federations in Vidarbha. Phasing out of autos for school children is...Read More
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