What is a tuk-tuk?

Tuk-tuks are three-wheeled open vehicles that are popular in Thai cities. Tuk-tuks are often the same price or more expensive than metered taxis. Tuk-tuks offer a fun and authentic travel experience and are a good way to travel short distances

Why is a tuk-tuk called a tuk-tuk?

Thailand. The auto rickshaw, called tuk-tuk (Thai: ตุ๊ก ๆ, pronounced [túk túk]) in Thailand, is a widely used form of urban transport in Bangkok and other Thai cities. The name is onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound of a small (often two-cycle) engine.

How much does a tuk-tuk cost?

How much does a tuk-tuk cost? Expect to pay about 40-50 THB (less than US$2) for a short ride, but prices go up in more touristy areas or during rush hour.

How do you ride a tuk tuk?

Depress the clutch, change gear, raise the clutch and away you go. Once you’re moving along a bit faster depress the clutch, up into second gear and raise the clutch and lo and behold, you’re in second…and so on. Most Tuk Tuks have 5 forward gears and 1 reverse, more than you are ever really need

Which country invented tuk-tuk?

THEY are most commonly associated with the teeming cities of developing Asia, but three-wheeled motorised rickshaws, or tuk-tuks, first emerged in Japan and Italy just over half a century ago. Since then the compact, cheap and adaptable vehicles have spread to every corner of the globe.

Where to buy a tuk tuk in Namibia?

Tuk tuk can be bought online via nami cars on car dealing companies within Namibia and Windhoek.