Hi Gabe and all interested persons,
The word 'tuk tuk' in english and hinglish refers to the 'tuc tuc' sound coming from the ticket punch used by tram and bus conductors in Bombay of yore! My Maths and Science teacher, one Mr Keni also of Goan origin; used to goad us to study and pass with distinction; saying that if not then the only job possible would be that of 'tuc tuc' the tram conductor! And how right he is and was too. I have travelled widely in Thailand, Burma and also in Calcutta, where rickshas are plying; and they are not called 'tuc tuc'. I hope this goes some way in clarifying this matter.
Bye.
Aum Tho Goenkar! Nasci.
From: "Gabe Menezes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet]Rickshaw (TUK TUK) Goan Voice Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 18:28:06 -0000
21 Jan. Stroud News & Journal. Janet and Brian Bowkett, loved their Goa holiday so much that they bought back a brand new motorised rickshaw - or tuk-tuk as they are known in India - as a memento of their trip. It cost them �4,000. See : http://www.thisisstroud.com/stroud/news/NEWS10.html
Question: I always thought that Tuk Tuk was the name given to the rickshaw in Bangkok. Can any Goa resident tell me if Rickshaws as called Tuk Tuk in India as well?
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