10 Questions
What is an auto rickshaw?
A motorized version of the pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw with three wheels and no tilt
What are some of the names for auto rickshaws in various countries?
Tuk-tuk, bajaj, and Keke-napep
Which company is the world's largest auto rickshaw manufacturer?
Bajaj Auto of India
In which type of climates are auto rickshaws common?
Tropical or subtropical
What are some of the different designs of auto rickshaws?
Those with a sheet-metal body, canvas roof, and small cabin for the driver
Where did auto rickshaws originate?
Japan
In which countries are auto rickshaws popular for transportation?
India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines
What are some of the alternative names for auto rickshaws in different countries?
Three-wheelers, tuk-tuks, and lemorque
What is the main drawback of auto rickshaws?
They are a major contributor to air pollution in many countries
What is the world record for the highest altitude an auto rickshaw has ever been driven?
5,798 meters
Study Notes
- An auto rickshaw is a motorized version of the pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw, with three wheels and no tilt.
- Auto rickshaws are known by many names in various countries, including tuk-tuk, bajaj, and Keke-napep.
- Bajaj Auto of India is the world's largest auto rickshaw manufacturer.
- Auto rickshaws are common in countries with tropical or subtropical climates and in many developing countries due to their relatively low cost of ownership and operation.
- There are different auto rickshaw designs, including those with a sheet-metal body, canvas roof, and small cabin for the driver.
- Auto rickshaws originated in Japan in the 1930s and were distributed to Southeast Asia by the Japanese government in the same decade.
- Auto rickshaws are used for transportation in many African and Middle Eastern countries, such as Egypt, Sudan, and Tanzania.
- In South Asia, auto rickshaws are popular in countries like Bangladesh and India, where they provide cheap and efficient transportation.
- Modern auto rickshaws in India run on electricity, compressed natural gas (CNG), or liquified petroleum gas (LPG).
- Electric auto rickshaws are gaining popularity in India, and the government is taking actions to convert current CNG and diesel rickshaws to electric rickshaws.
- Auto rickshaws are a popular mode of transportation in many countries, including India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Bajaj Auto is a major manufacturer of auto rickshaws in India, along with other companies like Mahindra & Mahindra and Piaggio Ape.
- In Delhi, there used to be a variant of auto rickshaw powered by a Harley-Davidson engine called the phat-phati.
- As of 2022, India has about 2.4 million battery-powered, three-wheeled rickshaws on its roads.
- In Pakistan, the government is taking measures to convert all gasoline-powered auto rickshaws to cleaner CNG rickshaws by 2015.
- In Sri Lanka, auto rickshaws are commonly known as Three-wheelers or tuk-tuks and are mostly a modified Indian Bajaj model.
- Cambodia has a similar passenger-carrying three-wheeled vehicle known as "lemorque."
- In the Philippines, a similar mode of public transport is the "tricycle" with a motorcycle and sidecar configuration.
- The design and configuration of tricycles vary widely from place to place but tend towards rough standardization within each municipality.
- Auto rickshaws and tricycles are generally used for short distances and fares are often controlled by the government or negotiated between the passenger and driver.
- Auto rickshaws, also known as tuk-tuks, are a popular form of transportation in many countries.
- They are particularly useful in areas with traffic congestion or narrow streets.
- Auto rickshaws can carry multiple passengers, with some even carrying passengers on the roof.
- They are a major contributor to air pollution in many countries.
- Some local governments are working towards phasing out two-stroke engines for cleaner four-stroke engines.
- Tuk-tuks are widely used in Thailand, with approximately 20,000 registered as taxis in 2017.
- Tuk-tuks are also used as an alternative tourist transport system in Paris, France.
- Auto rickshaws have been commonly used in Italy since the late 1940s.
- Auto rickshaws are also used in the United States for parking enforcement and mall security.
- Many countries are shifting towards CNG or LPG fuel to improve air quality and reduce pollution.
- Canadian and Swiss teams set the world record for the highest altitude an auto rickshaw has ever been driven.
- The teams drove to the summit of Umling La Pass at an altitude of 5,798 meters.
- The record was set during the Rickshaw Run (Himalayan Edition) event promoted by The Adventurists.
- The event involves driving auto rickshaws from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to Leh in Ladakh.
- Teams are unsupported and left to their own navigational choices.
- The road at Umling La Pass was constructed by India's Border Roads Organization and completed in 2017.
- Guinness World Records certified the road as the highest motorable road in the world.
- The record was set on September 16, 2022, at 11:04 a.m. (Indian Standard Time).
- The Canadian team consisted of Greg Harris and Priya Singh, while the Swiss team had Michele Daryanani and Nevena Lazarevic.
- The record-breaking achievement was made with support from the International Centre for Hydrogen Energy Technologies.
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