Electric auto rickshaws to now ply in Colorado, US

Dutch auto rickshaw (or ‘tuk tuk’) manufacturers, The Tuk Tuk Factory, have signed an agreement with American company, eTuk, to sell electric rickshaws in Denver, Colorado. They hope that America will join the likes of India and Thailand, as lovers of the little three-wheeled runabouts. They have already started selling electric autos for both private and commercial purposes and are mainly targetting last-mile public transport services. eTuk is hoping that the ‘cooler’ looking autos or Tuk Tuks will catch on as a trendy way to get around the city.

While eTuk were able to get clearance from the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to sell their autos, they are facing some issues in other American states. As expected, most of the problems revolve around safety, though interestingly, as per the US Department of Transportation, they …