Pullers Support the Board:
Their Own Story Built to the specifications of the Rickshaw Control Board of the Shanghai Municipal Council, a model rickshaw was submitted to the Board on Friday afternoon by Mr. W. J. Priest for approval.
in' appearance the vehicle resembles a private rickshaw more than a public "one. A brake attached to the shafts and newly-designed mudguards are distinguishing features fof the new model.
'According to the builder, the rickshaw is almost similar in' size and to the present type. Construction work was started three weeks ago directly after the Board's conference with builders was held.
was completed three days ago. While declining to give the cost of the vehicle. the builder told the "North-China Herald" represents tive that the amount expended was only slightly higher than the ordinary one.
While detailing the improvements on the new model, the builder stated that safety and comfort had received paramount consideration when it was Gesigned, Several suggestions for improvement were made by the Board and would, no doubt, be appreciated by the public, he' said.
The Improvements Inslead of the prevent axle which divided Into three sections, one length of steel is used "in the' new motel, thus minimizing' accidents. The shawls of teakwood extend to as For as the hub of the wheel, pring used. instead "of the old Bop ayres This limits, the weight tobe pled by" the coolie to 225-250 Isr" which. is a" consideration {avout of the piller, who. is. now femelines overtaxed by a weight of fom 380-400 Tos, which the. present Toop spring bears.
The brave fa atiachod to the right-hon shaft and is operated by the Biller ribber " brake-shoes are Ettashed to the wheels The. builder considers the brake a great, advan-faye os twill enable. the. pulle. to antral the vehicle, especially. when traversing a steep inetine.
'Py prevent. mud from' splashing to" the passenger's garments, the mudguard tas been, widened by five Inches and tuna: the whole length down tothe for. The hood ts made black waterproof canvas with four flop and the rain screen encompasses the entire. front. Both hood and fereen have - observation," windows.
Tie pneumatic cushion is made by the Dunlop Ca, and is covered with cloth, The back and sides are" fotstored with horsehair and also Covered with white cloth. The wsuat frm supports have been eliminated Galy "brass. studs, now mals. een used In the seat proper.
"The "new rickshaw is ducoed in a ight) maroon. colour. Two head lamps, one rear lamp and. pair of from rods which prevent the rickshaw From tipping over backwards com-Plote this latest. mode manufacturers are expected tocsubmit their models In the near future.
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