Since the taxis and buses were out of service, the tourist town decided to begin using rickshaws, which were inexpensive, relied primarily on physical strength, and led to a new source of employment.

Based on the context, what is the meaning of rickshaws?

buildings that serve as train depots

underground transportation systems similar to a subway

small vehicles pulled by one person on foot or on a bicycle

carpool services for large groups

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Fletcher Jacobson

English

24 August, 05:49

Since the taxis and buses were out of service, the tourist town decided to begin using rickshaws, which were inexpensive, relied primarily on physical strength, and led to a new source of employment.

Based on the context, what is the meaning of rickshaws?

buildings that serve as train depots

underground transportation systems similar to a subway

small vehicles pulled by one person on foot or on a bicycle

carpool services for large groups

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Answers (2)

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Erica Le · Answer 1

Answer: C - small vehicles pulled by one person on foot or on a bicycle

Explanation: I just took the test and got it correct!

Carley · Answer 2

Using my context clues, I think that rickshaws mean small vehicles pulled by one person on foot or on a bicycle.

I think a rickshaw is a small vehicles pulled by one person on foot or on a bicycle because the text states that it was relied primarily on physical strength, and that led me to my answer.