Rickshaw van explained
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. Sometimes, steel is used in the platform for durability. It can carry up to approximately 330 kg loads or seven people. Sometimes, it is used as an ambulance. 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. The work can be very strenuous. However, some of the vehicles are battery-operated.[7] [8] This enables physically challenged individuals to be van-gari drivers.
Notes and References
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- Book: Flatt, J.H. . In Love with Bangladesh: The Heart of a Missionary . WestBow Press . 2013 . 978-1-4908-1947-1 . 170 . 2024-04-03.
- Web site: 2022-04-12 . ভ্যান . 2024-04-03 . Local Guides Connect.
- Sahu . Subhashis . Maity . Santi Gopal . Moitra . Subhabrata . Sett . Moumita . Haldar . Prasun . 2013 . Cardiovascular Load During Summer Work of Two Age Groups of Van-Rickshaw Pullers in West Bengal, India . International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics . Informa UK Limited . 19 . 4 . 657–665 . 10.1080/10803548.2013.11077019 . 1080-3548.
- Book: Rashid, S.F. . Poverty, Gender and Health in the Slums of Bangladesh: Children of Crows . Taylor & Francis . 2024 . 978-1-04-001842-2 . Routledge Research on Gender in Asia Series . 65 . 2024-04-03.
- Web site: Jui . Ummay Marzan . 2020-05-08 . Van-gari wallahs: The rise of an unforeseen hero . 2024-04-03 . The Business Standard.
- Web site: করেসপন্ডেন্ট . ডিস্ট্রিক্ট . 2023-09-18 . ১৪ জন ভিক্ষুকের মাঝে ব্যাটারিচালিত ভ্যান বিতরণ . 2024-04-03 . banglanews24.com.
- Web site: 2023-09-04 . ঠাকুরগাঁওয়ে ভিক্ষুকদের মাঝে ভ্যান গাড়ি ও অর্থ বিতরণ . 2024-04-03 . alokitobangladesh . bn.