Rickshaw
noun
A small vehicle with two wheels that is pulled by one person and can carry one or two passengers.
I took a rickshaw to travel across the town.
Often appears as...
- pull a rickshaw
- ride a rickshaw
noun
A small vehicle with two wheels that is pulled by one person and can carry one or two passengers.
I took a rickshaw to travel across the town.
Often appears as...
- pull a rickshaw
- ride a rickshaw
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Pro Tip 1/3Origin Context
Originally from Japan, rickshaws were spread globally and are mostly used in Asia.
On my trip to India, I rode an authentic rickshaw through the bustling streets.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
In many cultures, rickshaws are considered a traditional mode of transport and a tourist attraction.
Tourists often enjoy a rickshaw tour to see the historical parts of the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Human-Powered
Rickshaws are generally pulled by a person, which may be considered physically demanding work.
The rickshaw puller navigated the crowded lanes with impressively swift steps.
Pro Tip 1/3Origin Context
Originally from Japan, rickshaws were spread globally and are mostly used in Asia.
On my trip to India, I rode an authentic rickshaw through the bustling streets.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
In many cultures, rickshaws are considered a traditional mode of transport and a tourist attraction.
Tourists often enjoy a rickshaw tour to see the historical parts of the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Human-Powered
Rickshaws are generally pulled by a person, which may be considered physically demanding work.
The rickshaw puller navigated the crowded lanes with impressively swift steps.
Pro Tip 1/3Origin Context
Originally from Japan, rickshaws were spread globally and are mostly used in Asia.
On my trip to India, I rode an authentic rickshaw through the bustling streets.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
In many cultures, rickshaws are considered a traditional mode of transport and a tourist attraction.
Tourists often enjoy a rickshaw tour to see the historical parts of the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Human-Powered
Rickshaws are generally pulled by a person, which may be considered physically demanding work.
The rickshaw puller navigated the crowded lanes with impressively swift steps.
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Kevin Kelly tells...
he could not buy refrigeration, he could not buy a trip of a thousand miles, whereas this rickshaw wallah in India could save up and buy antibiotics and he could buy refrigeration. He could buy things that King Henry, in all his wealth, could never buy. That's what progress is about. So, technology is selfish; technology is generous.
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Kartick Satyanarayan:...
Then there was no looking back at all for us. We gave cycle rickshaws. We set up carpet-weaving units, vocational training for the women. The women were just not allowed to come out of the community and work with mainstream society. So, we were able to address that. Education. The kids never went to school.
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Technology's epic story...
not buy a trip of a thousand miles whereas this rickshaw wallah in India could save up and buy antibiotics and he could buy refrigeration he could buy things that King Henry in his all's well that's what progress is about so technology's selfish technology's generous that conflict that tension will
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A vehicle built in...
with minivans, auto rickshaws and sedans. It's just not operated very effectively or efficiently. Enabling better access to transport is all about strengthening this public transit network, empowering local entrepreneurs who already offer similar services in their communities
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How India could pull off...
India's road vehicle fleet can also go electric. Now, to be clear, we're mostly not talking about these electric vehicles, but these. Two- and three-wheelers make up more than 80 percent of India's vehicle fleet. To accelerate the adoption of electric scooters and rickshaws,
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Creating a public school...
they need to understand the world and how it interacts how their actions like we have an impact on someone halfway across the world and in their own community so seven years ago I decided to take a new approach I wrote a bike a camel a boat a rickshaw in over 80
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Uber's plan to get more...
And so what we did was almost what I would call an immature version of a luxury brand that looked like a badge on a luxury car. And as we've gone worldwide and gone from S-Classes to auto rickshaws in India, it became something that was important for us
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Why we love, why we...
So he decided he'd put science to work. And he invited this girl to go off on a rickshaw ride with him. And sure enough -- I've never been in one, but apparently they go all around the buses and the trucks
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The Beauty of What We'll...
And out on the street, I ran into a group of rough men standing beside their bicycle rickshaws. And one of them came up and offered to show me around. The price he quoted was outrageous.
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The Secret of Great...
mode of transportation there. So, they accepted my proposal. Off I went. Get to Calcutta. Great! I've got my first big assignment. Guess what? All the rickshaw pullers said,
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Kevin Kelly tells...
he could not buy refrigeration, he could not buy a trip of a thousand miles, whereas this rickshaw wallah in India could save up and buy antibiotics and he could buy refrigeration. He could buy things that King Henry, in all his wealth, could never buy. That's what progress is about. So, technology is selfish; technology is generous.
Video examples
Kartick Satyanarayan:...
Then there was no looking back at all for us. We gave cycle rickshaws. We set up carpet-weaving units, vocational training for the women. The women were just not allowed to come out of the community and work with mainstream society. So, we were able to address that. Education. The kids never went to school.
Video examples
Technology's epic story...
not buy a trip of a thousand miles whereas this rickshaw wallah in India could save up and buy antibiotics and he could buy refrigeration he could buy things that King Henry in his all's well that's what progress is about so technology's selfish technology's generous that conflict that tension will
Video examples
A vehicle built in...
with minivans, auto rickshaws and sedans. It's just not operated very effectively or efficiently. Enabling better access to transport is all about strengthening this public transit network, empowering local entrepreneurs who already offer similar services in their communities
Video examples
How India could pull off...
India's road vehicle fleet can also go electric. Now, to be clear, we're mostly not talking about these electric vehicles, but these. Two- and three-wheelers make up more than 80 percent of India's vehicle fleet. To accelerate the adoption of electric scooters and rickshaws,
Video examples
Creating a public school...
they need to understand the world and how it interacts how their actions like we have an impact on someone halfway across the world and in their own community so seven years ago I decided to take a new approach I wrote a bike a camel a boat a rickshaw in over 80
Video examples
Uber's plan to get more...
And so what we did was almost what I would call an immature version of a luxury brand that looked like a badge on a luxury car. And as we've gone worldwide and gone from S-Classes to auto rickshaws in India, it became something that was important for us
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Why we love, why we...
So he decided he'd put science to work. And he invited this girl to go off on a rickshaw ride with him. And sure enough -- I've never been in one, but apparently they go all around the buses and the trucks
Video examples
The Beauty of What We'll...
And out on the street, I ran into a group of rough men standing beside their bicycle rickshaws. And one of them came up and offered to show me around. The price he quoted was outrageous.
Video examples
The Secret of Great...
mode of transportation there. So, they accepted my proposal. Off I went. Get to Calcutta. Great! I've got my first big assignment. Guess what? All the rickshaw pullers said,
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
There are 4 billion cell phones in use today. Many of them are in the hands of market vendors, rickshaw drivers, and others who've historically lacked access to education and opportunity. Information networks have become a great leveler, and we should use them together to help lift people out of poverty and give them a freedom from want.
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Scott Anderson
American Journalist
Waitresses, soldiers, rickshaw drivers, old ladies selling vegetables - my father would schmooze anybody. He was Clintonesque before the word existed. And, of course, it paid dividends. Ill-tempered guards at the most notorious border crossings waved him through with cheery smiles. Haughty maitre d's fawned over him.
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Mahesh Babu
Indian Actor
My father is an amazing person. While he was a huge star, he never carried his stardom home and always remained simple and just our father at home. I have four siblings, and we were all very grounded. We lived a very simple life: would go in an auto rickshaw to school, played with normal boys.
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Michael Steger
American Actor
Filming in India was one big adventure. For 'The Cheetah Girls', we were in Mumbai for two weeks, then Rajasthan for six weeks. Every day after shooting, I would hop into a rickshaw and start exploring the city. I even learned a bit of Hindi. It's such an amazing place to visit.
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Shoojit Sircar
Indian Director
I remember I used to play football in my childhood and my team had people from different faiths and backgrounds. It had the son of the person who would take us to the school on his rickshaw or the guy who came to pick up our garbage but I never knew this.
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Priyanshu Chatterjee
Indian Actor
I know exactly what Ganjing is. Quite a few years ago, I had come to meet my friend who was studying in IIM and the two of us had roamed around on a rickshaw looking at all the Hazratganj special stuff.
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Belinda Carlisle
American Musician
To be able to drive a rickshaw legally, I had to get an international motorcycle license in L.A., which I have now.
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Kajol
Indian Actress
I have a lot of road rage. Mostly with the rickshaw and cab drivers trying to cut me; it's the traffic. Grrrr!
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Ethan Canin
American Author
If you try to write a novel in L.A., you're a chump; everyone is speeding by, and you're driving a rickshaw.
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Sajid Nadiadwala
Indian Producer
I think earlier I struggled in a rickshaw and now I am struggling in a Bentley.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
There are 4 billion cell phones in use today. Many of them are in the hands of market vendors, rickshaw drivers, and others who've historically lacked access to education and opportunity. Information networks have become a great leveler, and we should use them together to help lift people out of poverty and give them a freedom from want.
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Scott Anderson
American Journalist
Waitresses, soldiers, rickshaw drivers, old ladies selling vegetables - my father would schmooze anybody. He was Clintonesque before the word existed. And, of course, it paid dividends. Ill-tempered guards at the most notorious border crossings waved him through with cheery smiles. Haughty maitre d's fawned over him.
Quote examples
Mahesh Babu
Indian Actor
My father is an amazing person. While he was a huge star, he never carried his stardom home and always remained simple and just our father at home. I have four siblings, and we were all very grounded. We lived a very simple life: would go in an auto rickshaw to school, played with normal boys.
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Michael Steger
American Actor
Filming in India was one big adventure. For 'The Cheetah Girls', we were in Mumbai for two weeks, then Rajasthan for six weeks. Every day after shooting, I would hop into a rickshaw and start exploring the city. I even learned a bit of Hindi. It's such an amazing place to visit.
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Shoojit Sircar
Indian Director
I remember I used to play football in my childhood and my team had people from different faiths and backgrounds. It had the son of the person who would take us to the school on his rickshaw or the guy who came to pick up our garbage but I never knew this.
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Priyanshu Chatterjee
Indian Actor
I know exactly what Ganjing is. Quite a few years ago, I had come to meet my friend who was studying in IIM and the two of us had roamed around on a rickshaw looking at all the Hazratganj special stuff.
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Belinda Carlisle
American Musician
To be able to drive a rickshaw legally, I had to get an international motorcycle license in L.A., which I have now.
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Kajol
Indian Actress
I have a lot of road rage. Mostly with the rickshaw and cab drivers trying to cut me; it's the traffic. Grrrr!
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Ethan Canin
American Author
If you try to write a novel in L.A., you're a chump; everyone is speeding by, and you're driving a rickshaw.
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Sajid Nadiadwala
Indian Producer
I think earlier I struggled in a rickshaw and now I am struggling in a Bentley.
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