Transport in India - Traditional means - Horse carriages
The advent of the British saw drastic improvements in the horse carriages which were used for transport since early days. To today they are used in smaller towns and are referred as "Tanga", and buggies (Victorias of Bombay) are still used for tourist purposes.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Transport in India - Traditional means - Horse carriages
Transport in India - Traditional means - Horse carriages
The advent of the British saw drastic improvements in the horse carriages which were used for transport since early days. To today they are used in smaller towns and are referred as "Tanga", and buggies (Victorias of Bombay) are still used for tourist purposes.
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The advent of the British saw drastic improvements in the horse carriages which were used for transport since early days. To today they are used in smaller towns and are referred as "Tanga", and buggies (Victorias of Bombay) are still used for tourist purposes.
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Transport in India - Traditional means - Cycle rickshaw
Transport in India - Traditional means - Cycle rickshaw
From the early part of the century the bicycle rickshaws also became popular and are still used in rural India. They are more a bigger tricycle wherein two people can sit on an elevated seat at the back and a person will pedal (driver) from the front. In urban areas they have been mostly superseded by auto rickshaws.
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From the early part of the century the bicycle rickshaws also became popular and are still used in rural India. They are more a bigger tricycle wherein two people can sit on an elevated seat at the back and a person will pedal (driver) from the front. In urban areas they have been mostly superseded by auto rickshaws.
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Transport in India - Traditional means - Bullock cart
Transport in India - Traditional means - Bullock cart
Bullock carts have been traditionally used for transport, especially in rural India. They can still be seen in many of the cities and villages. In the recent years some of the cities have banned the movement of bullock carts and other slow moving vehicles in the main arterials during daytime.
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Bullock carts have been traditionally used for transport, especially in rural India. They can still be seen in many of the cities and villages. In the recent years some of the cities have banned the movement of bullock carts and other slow moving vehicles in the main arterials during daytime.
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Transport in India - Traditional means - Bicycles
Transport in India - Traditional means - Bicycles
Bicycles are an important mode of travel for much of India. A significant prejudice against bicycle riding for transportation exists in some segments of the population, generally stemming from the status symbol aspect of the motor vehicle.
In India, the word "bike" generally means motorbike, and "cycle" means bicycle.
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Bicycles are an important mode of travel for much of India. A significant prejudice against bicycle riding for transportation exists in some segments of the population, generally stemming from the status symbol aspect of the motor vehicle.
In India, the word "bike" generally means motorbike, and "cycle" means bicycle.
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Transport in India - Local transport - Vans
Transport in India - Local transport - Vans
Vans or minibuses are a more prevalent form of transportation especially in remote areas and common route with consistent yet small transportation needs. Not to mention their presence in other cities, where they are often a traffic menace.
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Vans or minibuses are a more prevalent form of transportation especially in remote areas and common route with consistent yet small transportation needs. Not to mention their presence in other cities, where they are often a traffic menace.
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Transport in India - Local transport - Buses
Transport in India - Local transport - Buses
The use of buses is very popular for all classes of society. They are a cheap and easy mode of transport. The government is encouraging the people to use the bus since it reduces the number of vehicles on the road thus reducing traffic jams.
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The use of buses is very popular for all classes of society. They are a cheap and easy mode of transport. The government is encouraging the people to use the bus since it reduces the number of vehicles on the road thus reducing traffic jams.
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