Tuk-Tuks of Lanka

Tuk-Tuks are an economic alternative of taxi cars in Sri Lanka. Similar vehicles can be found in neighboring India as auto-rikshaw, in Bangladesh as CNG. But there are a few differences setting them apart from the counterparts in neighboring countries.

Trishaw

The Malay version of rickshaw is called Trishaw. It has structural differences with the human powered vehicle we have in Bangladesh. Basically it's a bicycle with a steel rod and tin sheet structure welded to the cycle on the side. The appendage consists of a seat, shades for protection against sun and braces on the front for support. The Bangladeshi version is a highly modified bicycle complete with springs, retractable shades etc. where the carriage sits behind the driver and the overall structure is symmetrical about the line of action of driving force.