[alephnerd]

> Why are e-rickshaws more dangerous than ICE auto rickshaws or bicycle rickshaws

E-rickshaws need to keep costs down.

This is because there are a lot of benefits of buying an auto rickshaw (eg. Union membership, not getting beat up with a tire iron, less bribes, access to parking). And the prices are already at $2.5-3k.

This means most e-rickshaws need to be priced at $500-1.5k to be cost effective.

This means these e-rickshaws are macgyverred in local factories using lead acid batteries, weaker frames, low speeds, etc.