ðeɪ ɑːɹ ɐ pˈɑːpjʊlɚ mˈoʊd ʌv tɹænspoːɹtˈeɪʃən bɪkˈʌz ðeɪ ɑːɹ fˈʌn tə ɹˈaɪd ˈɪn, ænd ɑːɹ jˈuːʒuːəli tʃˈiːpɚ tə hˈaɪɚ ðˌænə tˈæksi ɔːɹ ɹˈɪkʃɔː.
They are a popular mode of transportation because they are fun to ride in, and are usually cheaper to hire than a taxi or rickshaw.