In Thailand the tuk-tuk is popular way of transporting people for short trips. People on their way to school or work, shoppers and business people, all ride on tuk-tuks. The tuk-tuk is like a motorcycle with three wheels. It has a small open cabin in the back for passenger. The tuk-tuk gets its name from the noise that its engine makes. It's faster than tha taxis because it can move easily in and out of heavy traffic. Visitors from the West are not used to this form of transportation, and the tuk-tuk remains an attraction to tourists.