Tamil Nadu 2006

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Autorickshaws

These are the universal transport, known just as "Autos". In theory they hold two passengers but I have seen them with six adults and once with twelve school girls, with all their satchels tied on outside. They are two stroke, noisy, highly manoeuvrable with motorbike handle bars and steering. There is one foot pedal and I haven't quite figured out what is does. It may be the brake. Drivers often sit cross legged... The only problem I have with them is my height. At 6' 3" my head is up inside the roof and there isn't enough knee room for me to slump down to look out properly. I have to sit across the seat to get low enough to get a good view, and the view is usually wonderful. Always advisable not to look out the front window in heavy traffic if you are of a timid disposition.


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