A look at auto rickshaws in Mumbai, recognizing the role that auto-rickshaws play in sustainable urban transport and meeting daily commute needs in Mumbai will go a long way in improving conditions for drivers, as well as passengers, and will result in social and environmental benefits for Indian cities, as a whole. Mumbai RickshawsRead More
Great piece on the Rickshaw Challenge from Herald Goa, written by Diana Fernandes. ‘Backbreaking though it might be, the Rickshaw Challenge is an adventurous way to see INDIA… See full article belowRead More
We’ve seen them in exotic locations from Cuba to Cambodia, Nigeria to Nepal, Pakistan to Peru, and India to even parts of Italy; now a very special fleet of rickshaws are back in London after last year’s Olympic cameo. Iconic Rickshaws for Relief, presented by artists and cultural visionaries alike, including Apl.de.Ap of the Black...Read More
Japanese start-up company Terra Motors has put together what it calls the electric tuk-tuk, which is an all-electric three-wheeled vehicle, which will be primarily used as a taxi. First offered in the Philippines, the all-electric tuk tuk will cost around $6,300, which is far more than the $1,500 gasoline versions currently on the market. Capable...Read More
SRN (Smart Rickshaw Network) targets rickshaw drivers of BOP section from developing countries as micro workers to provide real time traffic, landmark and tourist hot spot updates & act as advertisement medium; which will help in uplifting their living and at same time addressing the problem of Traffic Congestion & Mobile Recycling. India’s Aadhar Bhalinge,...Read More
Recognizing the role that auto-rickshaws play in sustainable urban transport and meeting daily commute needs in India will go a long way in improving conditions for drivers, as well as passengers, and will result in social and environmental benefits for Indian cities, as a whole. ‘The population of Indian cities, already more than 340 million,...Read More
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
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
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
