What does it feel like to be on a tuk tuk?

The tuk-tuk’s speed increases, recklessly. Without any warning, the bus makes a sharp turn into traffic with very little speed. The bus driver doesn’t care; he assumes every one behind him will figure it out. The tuk-tuk slams on the horn (before the brakes) and swings to the right, it feels like the tuk-tuk is going to flip.

What kind of car is a tuk tuk?

He’s one of millions of drivers in India who operate autorickshaws, known across much of Asia as tuk-tuks after the loud spluttering noise a two-stroke engine makes as it coughs out a trail of choking blue smoke. But Yadav’s machine is different–it’s electric, quiet, and clean.

Who are the tuk tuk drivers in India?

Umesh Yadav starts up his three-wheeler at 7 a.m. and hits the road looking for fare-paying passengers. He’s one of millions of drivers in India who operate autorickshaws, known across much of Asia as tuk-tuks after the loud spluttering noise a two-stroke engine makes as it coughs out a trail of choking blue smoke.

Where did I write tuk tuk in India?

I wrote most of this India tuk tuk experience on an old notepad while on the overnight train from Udaipur to Mumbai. Yes, an actual pen and paper! I was cleaning up some old posts and I stumbled on this one. I thought it would be fun to re-publish, as most of you likely have not read this one.

What kind of headlight does a tuk tuk have?

Whilst the four-stroke model switched to twin headlight and plastic dashboard configuration in 2014 this two-stroke model retains the iconic look and feel of the original. The unmatched visceral riding experience is of completed by the legendary soundtrack of the free revving 150cc power plant now with auto oil mixing.

Is it cheaper to run a tuk tuk electric?

Taking the electric route means that your Tuk Tuk is not just environmentally friendly. It’s also friendlier on everyone’s ears because it’s quiet, on your right foot because it’s quicker, and on your bank balance because it’s cheaper to run.

How long does it take to charge a tuk tuk?

So your cheeky, charming Tuk Tuk gets you noticed but does so with zero emissions, noise and road tax. An overnight charge can take you over 100 km. Just twist and go! If you want to take the personalization of your Tuk Tuk to another level to give it even more ‘stand out’ on the street, you’re in the right place!

Is the tuk tuk like any other vehicle?

Tuk Tuks are not like any other vehicle. Your Tuk Tuk need not be like anybody else’s. So let us help you create you own… Tuk Tuks do the business in some of the most hostile environments on the planet – and we don’t just mean London.