Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rickshaw-driver

noun
/ˈrɪkʃɔː ˈdraɪvər/
Definition
A rickshaw-driver is a person who operates a rickshaw, which is a lightweight vehicle commonly pulled by a person or a bicycle, used for transporting passengers.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, I took a ride with a friendly rickshaw-driver who told me about the city.
  • The rickshaw-driver maneuvered through the busy streets with great skill.
  • Many rickshaw-drivers work long hours to support their families.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a rickshaw-driver is someone who navigates through streets to take people to their destinations, often found in urban areas where rickshaws are a popular means of transport.
Synonyms
  • pedicab operator
  • cycle rickshaw driver
  • human-powered taxi driver