Feasibility study of modification of pedal driven rickshaw to electrically assisted rickshaw

The focus of this project is to conduct a feasibility study for electrically assisted rickshaws in Kathmandu

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
4 September 2019
Country:
Nepal
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Infrastructure
Authors:
Nepal Communitere

Abstract

This is a Transport-Technology Research Innovation for International Development (T-TRIID) final report

The focus of this project is to conduct a feasibility study for electrically assisted rickshaws in Kathmandu. The main aim of this study is to explore whether improving the mechanical performance of pedal rickshaws will enhance the socioeconomic conditions of rickshaw drivers such as their health and income earning capacity status.

This is an output of the Applied Research Programme in High Volume Transport

Citation

Nepal Communitere. (2019) Feasibility study on the modification of pedal driven rickshaw to electrically assisted rickshaw to improve the health and earning capacity of the rickshaw drivers in Kathmandu.

Feasibility study on the modification of pedal driven rickshaw to electrically assisted rickshaw to improve the health and earning capacity of the rickshaw drivers in Kathmandu.

Published 4 September 2019
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