A rickshaw van ( Bengali: রিকশা ভ্যান) or van-gari ( Bengali: ভ্যান গাড়ি) is a three-wheeled bicycle with a large wooden platform on the back part, used primarily to transport people and goods. [1] [2] It is a common mode of transportation in Bangladesh and India, popular because of its cheap price. [3] Furthermore, it does not require fossil fuels or cause air pollution. [4]
The wooden platform is approximately four foot square. [2] Sometimes, steel is used in the platform for durability. [3] It can carry up to approximately 330 kg loads or seven people. [4] Sometimes, it is used as an ambulance. [4] It can be also used as a mobile cart to sell goods particularly among those of lower income groups. [5] [6]
One or more chains are used to connect the pedal with the back two wheels. [3] The work can be very strenuous. [4] However, some of the vehicles are battery-operated. [3] [7] [8] This enables physically challenged individuals to be van-gari drivers. [3]
A rickshaw van ( Bengali: রিকশা ভ্যান) or van-gari ( Bengali: ভ্যান গাড়ি) is a three-wheeled bicycle with a large wooden platform on the back part, used primarily to transport people and goods. [1] [2] It is a common mode of transportation in Bangladesh and India, popular because of its cheap price. [3] Furthermore, it does not require fossil fuels or cause air pollution. [4]
The wooden platform is approximately four foot square. [2] Sometimes, steel is used in the platform for durability. [3] It can carry up to approximately 330 kg loads or seven people. [4] Sometimes, it is used as an ambulance. [4] It can be also used as a mobile cart to sell goods particularly among those of lower income groups. [5] [6]
One or more chains are used to connect the pedal with the back two wheels. [3] The work can be very strenuous. [4] However, some of the vehicles are battery-operated. [3] [7] [8] This enables physically challenged individuals to be van-gari drivers. [3]