In Dhaka’s alleys, the battery rickshaws are overpowering the pedal rickshaws and the fight for space has been a constant. The report shows that around 25% of the battery rickshaw drivers shifted from pedal to battery and the rest 75% of the battery rickshaw drivers are new entrants. Both pedal and battery rickshaw drivers are poorly educated -- almost 40% of the pedal rickshaw drivers and 35% of the battery rickshaw drivers do not have any formal education. According to him, battery rickshaws should be called battery-operated three wheelers while the rickshaws should remain as they are. Battery rickshaws should not be seen as a peril.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 21, 2026 07:41 UTC