Rickshaws — one of the most popular types of public transport in Delhi. It is appropriate to clarify that the term "pedicabs" means not the man who pedal, and the vehicle. For example, as we have — a taxi. The construction of these vehicles may vary in detail, but in India you are likely to fall tricycles Shaitan-Arba, which motor (most often — one Indian human power) is in front, and two passenger seats — behind. The cost of travel around ninety percent will depend on your language skills and eloquence, but on average you can focus on the 25-35 rupees. If you — a tourist, the price increases for some reason, once 2-3. Also worth bearing in mind that the longer 5-kilometers you are not going to take.
Number of pedicabs so great that some streets you can see traffic created exclusively by this mode of transport.
All drivers of cars and rickshaws, in fact, like all Indian drivers generally have a unique innate ability to feel the distance and size of their iron horses. No doubt this greatly helps them use the horn and other devices that provide as delicate as say — a special kind of euphony constant during movement. We put forward the theory that the horns, to some extent, is Sonar — other logical explanation continuous cacophony around we found.
Pedicabs — really popular form of transport. Residents of Delhi velotaksi used to travel to work, to friends, to the store or other business. Many students use a taxi to get to school or home. To reduce their overhead costs and saving money on "beer and cigarettes" local students together in small concession. We met a rickshaw, which transported 6-7 students.
Let you not be a surprise that the driver may not be all the way at the wheel. On some climbs or in areas with poor road surface pedicabs can simply roll to save power. This usually does not last long. In road hierarchy rickshaws are above except pedestrians, because the endless attacks from the owners steeper transport, forcing drivers to quickly turn the wheel of his three-breadwinners and gain speed.
Pedicabs are of different types and used in various sectors of the Indian economy.
Transport rickshaws:
Sometimes loads are so heavy that we have to use more powerful turbo engine with pedicabs on the second or even 3rd and Indian forces.
According to the rules of local traffic, rickshaw on the road are allowed to take any lane. But in reality and in connection with his miserable hierarchical position, rickshaw soul is doomed to constant throwing between the bands in search of space.
The working day begins rickshaw with the first rays of the sun and take about 12-14 hours, so it is common to see drivers who are sleeping peacefully in his "workplace". But just on the horizon appears a client, they instantly go from sleep. Feed these workers is not to go. To meet the gastronomic needs of the army velotaksystiv in Delhi working many eating houses, visitors are often a rickshaw, so the prices are fairly low. In general, you can eat in Delhi on every corner, without jokes — always something boiling, grilling, boiling, prepared.
Numerous fleet serving the specialized cozy SRT-shechky that are right beside the road. Local Xzibit'y provide a full range of services for ridiculous, for us, prices. Naturally, for interior with Alcantara or tires Toyo Tires will have to pay a little more.
Average earnings of employees cycling day is quite decent, by local standards, the amount — about 200-300 rupees ($4-6). Part of this amount goes to the owners of vehicles, as many drivers simply rent these miracles technical ideas. New rickshaw worth about 12 000 rupees, used can be found at 3000-5000 rupees. Agree to villagers, which is the vast number of drivers velotaksi This is — a significant start-up capital. Usually the day trishaw driver makes about 20 rides and flights and from 50 and up to the 100th km. Given the maximum length of the route and number of passengers sailing this work is very exhausting and requires a great deal of physical stamina. They say that the average career of a rickshaw driver can not last more than 10 years.