Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Means of Transport
Edited the Diwali fireworks post and put in some pictures in there. Check it out.
I'm gonna use this post to talk about the different forms of transportation that are here in India. Some are conventional, some are not, and some are just plain weird. Anyways, here goes ....
Bikes and Scooter
This is probably the most common form of vehicle here in India. Virtually every guy will have one. Sometimes, you will even see a whole family of 5 (2 parents, 2 kids, 1 baby) riding on one. Too bad I don't have a picture of that. I'll try to get my hands on one.
Speeeeeeeding ahead !
3-wheeled Autorickshaw
This is the equivalent of a taxi. It only has 3 wheels. It is basically like a big scooter with a cover on it. Me and Rohit ride this everyday to/from work.
Gas, sir ?
Bus, Trucks, Train
These are used as public transport. Since India is probably one of the most crowded country in the world, people have to stuff themselves on these vehicles on their daily travel. However, one skill is needed for taking these kinda public transport: the skill of hanging-while-dodging incoming traffic. I've already talk about this in "Bombay Train of Death".
The bus is moving when I was taking this pic. I was only 1 meter away from these guys in my autorickshaw.
Now I know what does "Trucks loaded of people" really mean.
Bombay Train of Death
Sea Transport
As for transportation used on the sea, the phrase "less is more" cannot describe it any better.
Less is more. Why the f**k do you need a boat when you can just sail on plates ?
Convertible Trucks
Yup. Not only do they have convertible sportscar, they also have convertible trucks.
Tata !
Must be very relaxing to be the driver.
Mind you that the truck is actually moving. It is not just something from the junk yard.
Cows
I now see the reason why they don't eat them in India. It is because the cows are a vital means of goods transportation that enables the economy of India to run smoothly .... and smelly.
Moooooooooo ..... (translate: get off the road, you chinese !)
Camel
And when you wanna be at the top of the world, you should ride higher than other people.
To success, and wealth !
I see the next Indian Bill Gates in these two kids.
Time to move on ...
Ahhh ..... the wonders of India ........
I'm gonna use this post to talk about the different forms of transportation that are here in India. Some are conventional, some are not, and some are just plain weird. Anyways, here goes ....
Bikes and Scooter
This is probably the most common form of vehicle here in India. Virtually every guy will have one. Sometimes, you will even see a whole family of 5 (2 parents, 2 kids, 1 baby) riding on one. Too bad I don't have a picture of that. I'll try to get my hands on one.
Speeeeeeeding ahead !
3-wheeled Autorickshaw
This is the equivalent of a taxi. It only has 3 wheels. It is basically like a big scooter with a cover on it. Me and Rohit ride this everyday to/from work.
Gas, sir ?
Bus, Trucks, Train
These are used as public transport. Since India is probably one of the most crowded country in the world, people have to stuff themselves on these vehicles on their daily travel. However, one skill is needed for taking these kinda public transport: the skill of hanging-while-dodging incoming traffic. I've already talk about this in "Bombay Train of Death".
The bus is moving when I was taking this pic. I was only 1 meter away from these guys in my autorickshaw.
Now I know what does "Trucks loaded of people" really mean.
Bombay Train of Death
Sea Transport
As for transportation used on the sea, the phrase "less is more" cannot describe it any better.
Less is more. Why the f**k do you need a boat when you can just sail on plates ?
Convertible Trucks
Yup. Not only do they have convertible sportscar, they also have convertible trucks.
Tata !
Must be very relaxing to be the driver.
Mind you that the truck is actually moving. It is not just something from the junk yard.
Cows
I now see the reason why they don't eat them in India. It is because the cows are a vital means of goods transportation that enables the economy of India to run smoothly .... and smelly.
Moooooooooo ..... (translate: get off the road, you chinese !)
Camel
And when you wanna be at the top of the world, you should ride higher than other people.
To success, and wealth !
I see the next Indian Bill Gates in these two kids.
Time to move on ...
Ahhh ..... the wonders of India ........
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Not only are there numerous modes of transporation here, but the traffic is also well regulated.
For instance: last Thursday on my way back from work, we were stopped at a red light and there was a cop at the intersection directing traffic. The auto rickshaw driver beside us saw that traffic was clear, so tried to run the red light. The cop ran up to the auto, got it to stop, and then punched the driver in the face.
No kidding.
I wonder if camels have to yield to traffic signals too...
For instance: last Thursday on my way back from work, we were stopped at a red light and there was a cop at the intersection directing traffic. The auto rickshaw driver beside us saw that traffic was clear, so tried to run the red light. The cop ran up to the auto, got it to stop, and then punched the driver in the face.
No kidding.
I wonder if camels have to yield to traffic signals too...
wasn't your company going to provide you with room and board, servants, AND your own rental camel?? hahah.. i told everyone that you got your own camel, so you better at least ride one to let us know how it was!
~angie =P
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