Though new four stroke rikshaws now introduced in Pakistani market are more efficient in fuel and noise in comparison to the early two stroke rickshaws we had in the past and later introduced four stroke ones. Honestly speaking the latest four stroke rickshaw noise is less, than a 125CC motorcycle or a tractor running on our roads on a speed of 65km/h.
Pakistan is importing Chinese products instead of Japanese because of price and variation in quality. where as Japanese technology is considered way too expensive for the govt.
Right now there are latest electric/ solar charged rickshaws running on Pakistani roads coast 2.5 lack where as fuel rikshaw price starts from 1.7 lac made in china.
If you talk about parts/services this is also another problem. because right now no reliable source is available that could provide cost effective and long lasting after sales body and engine parts specially for electric rickshaws.
and finally are these electric rickshaws well insulated against rain and water flooded streets of Pakistan ?
Brand New Electric Rikshaw : PKR 2.5 Lack and onwards
Brand New Gas/Petrol Rikshaw Price : PKR 1.7 Lack and onwards