Rickshaws
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Rickshaws are a common mode of local transportation in Asia and Africa. The word "rickshaw" originally meant a human-drawn vehicle with 2-3 wheels. However, derivatives like cycle rickshaws and auto-rickshaws have largely replaced the original pulled rickshaws over time.
UnderstandThe word "rickshaw" comes from Japanese jinrikisha (人力車), meaning a "human-powered vehicle". On pulled rickshaws, one or two passengers sit on an elevated seat at the back and the rickshaw-puller pulls at the front.
Before getting a rickshawWhen getting a rickshaw, you can either negotiate the fare or go by the meter. It's better to go by the meter if available—a negotiated fare means you might be charged a higher than normal rate.
Finding a rickshawWhen arriving at a major airport or station, use the official rickshaw stand if available, as the touts in the arrival hall are are likely to be waiting to scam unsuspecting visitors.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Rickshaws" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Moheen Reeyad, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons