Talk:Cycle rickshaw
Can one include more article text and delete more external links ??Mac
a clear photo would be better. it does little to show what a velotaxi looks like. it would be ok if the taxi was clear and the backgroud blurred, that would show the velotaxi in motion on a street, rather than a street with a velotaxi passing through.
The article says They have been banned in Pakistan since the 50s/60s, which is it? 50s or 60s? and why are they banned? Edward 22:10, 24 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- I don't know any specifics about the timing in Pakistan, but they've been banned in various (developing-world) places for two major reasons, as far as I know. First, they're perceived as exploitive and "backwards" - making the switch to motorized transport is seen as progress by some elites. Second, they're blamed for traffic congestion. In my opinion, both of these are bogus - while a rickshaw driver usually makes a pittance for incredibly brutal work, rickshaw driving is a key way for poor people to earn a living in many places, and motorized taxis take a lot more investment that makes them out of reach for many. Second, I'd say all those damn cars are really to blame for traffic congestion (and the pollution the rickshaw drivers and everyone else has to breathe). - Cdc 20:42, 1 Dec 2004 (UTC)
Some changes
Hi to all,
I changed the fotos at the right and also the big rickshaw photo to a very nice one.
External links: I am working at this sector and think that all of them are important... But anyway. I will check them again.
Gerald (Trixi)
Velotaxi → pedicab
{reason for move} -- 80.58.33.170 13:32, 10 Feb 2005 (UTC)
- Support/Oppose - reasons for your vote (optional) 80.58.33.170 13:32, 10 Feb 2005 (UTC)
The word "Velotaxi" is a registered trademark and the usual name for this kind of vehicle is PEDICAB.
The redirection Pedicab to Velotaxi is not correct. It should be vice versa.