Typically, the word auto or automobile means car, the word originated from the Greeks, ‘auto’ meaning ‘self’ and mobile meaning ‘moving’. If a foreigner states that she/he bought a new auto as an Indian the first that would come to our mind is the yellow, green, black colored three-wheeler. Right?
India would look incomplete without auto-rickshaws as it is the most popular mode of transportation for its efficiency and affordability. Every city is filled with rickshaws, the experience of riding in an auto is fun yet terrifying as well but we all love ‘auto’.
Brief history.
It is not clear about the first auto-rickshaw as many countries claim the invention. Most consider that auto-rickshaw came from Japan in the year 1934. The first design looked like a cycle rickshaw and it was made for carrying goods and not passangers.
Reverend J. Fordyce introduced auto-rickshaws in India and Bajaj started manufacturing rickshaws in the year 1959. Currently, they are the largest manufacturers of auto-rickshaw in the country. Today, auto-rickshaws are one of the most popular modes of transportation in most parts of the country as it is efficient and economical as well.
Why choose Auto Rickshaw?
- It is cheaper.
- It is Quicker. Would you prefer an auto or a car when running late? I prefer Auto as it can zip through the traffic more effectively
- More comfortable than a two-wheeler.
- Consumes lesser fuel
- There is less emission of CO2. (as the engine is smaller)
Why Quick Ride Auto is better?
- Cheaper
You can get a comfortable ride at a lower cost as Quick Ride fare is 5-10% cheaper.
- No price surge
Price surge during peak hours is common however there is no price surge in Quick Ride even during peak hours or festive seasons. The price will remain the same and you don’t have to worry about paying extra.
- No cancellation from drivers.
Ever got a call from the cab driver, asking about your drop location and canceling your ride right after you hang up? Well, this keeps happening as drivers don’t see the drop, pick-up location, and amount.
Quick Ride has come up with the best solution for this by allowing our driver-partners to see drop location, pick up location, and fare and to date, it has resulted in almost zero rides canceled.
- Less commission from drivers.
You are helping our partner drivers to earn more with every ride as we charge no commission. The current commission in the industry is 25-30%.
Auto-rickshaws are always going to be on the run in India and with the advancements in technology, electric auto-rickshaws are getting popular. There are about 1.5 million E-Rickshaws now and more drivers are opting for E-Rickshaws as they are more economical and sustainable. Companies Bajaj, Mahindra, Kinetic Safar Smart, and many more are now manufacturing E-Rickshaws. Hopefully, in the near future, there will be only electric auto-rickshaws literally in every Indian street.
Download Quick Ride:
Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disha.quickride&hl=en_IN
App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/quick-ride-carpool-bikepool/id1071794769
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