Padyak Drivers
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Description[edit]
What is the name of the informal worker in local language? Padyak drivers (filipino pedicab drivers) in the Philippines
How does this translate, and who does it refer to? Padyak drivers are drivers of the pedicab (or cycle rickshaw) and is more popularly known in the Philippines as “traysikad” or “padyak”, which literally means “stamp the feet”, referring to the act of pushing the pedals of the bicycle with the necessary strength to transport passengers.
How do you recognise members of this group? Do they have any specific traits? Padyak drivers are usually drivers of 'tri-wheelers' around the Philippines and usually serving as alternative means of transportation for people's short commutes.
Other questions to address could be: Can this worker be described through a persona? What are their perceptions and motivations? Typically associated with a gender? Age group? Male, Is this a full time or part time occupation? It seems to be a full time occupation They work in collectives or individually? Individual work Is this a growing group? What are their struggles? What does their daily life look like? What are their needs?
Perceptions and Motivation[edit]
Intrinsic perceptions and motivations[edit]
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What motivates members of this group?
Extrinsic perceptions and motivations[edit]
How this group perceived by others (including yourself)?
Other questions to be addressed could be:
Is there a cultural or historic reference in the name?
Does the name have a positive or negative connotation?
Are individuals in this group generally driven by survival or a business model?
Are there positive aspects associated with this group? For example, flexibility, freedom, agility, or self organization
How do members of this group perceive more formal employment? What are the main deterrents of formalizing?
Does this group have any specific needs?
System[edit]
What is the role of the informal worker in the broader informal ecosystem?
Who do they interact with. What kind of relationships do they need?
What "problem or need" are they solving?
Other additional questions to be addressed could be:
What service or product is this group providing? What is that they need to deliver their service or product? Conditions, tools, skills to make a living Do they own their work tools? Their work? What sector does this group usually represent? Aproximately, how many people are represented by this group?" "how are they represented in the economy? How has this sector been affected by public policy?
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