Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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Pushing ahead. look closely and you will see that the driver of the autorickshaw is pushing the one ahead with his foot! This is a regular 'assist' feature among the Mumbai autorickshaw drivers.
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39 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 9, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    What a fun shot! I love it! Another great look at your world! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  2. AnonymousMarch 9, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Haha! fantastic street shot.

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  3. LowellMarch 9, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    That is sooooo funny!

    As was your comment on Ocala DP! Thanks!

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  4. RajeshMarch 9, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Very cool shot.

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  5. IndraniMarch 9, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Great capture!

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  6. Leif HagenMarch 9, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    It's good to have auto-rickshaw friends! They've got your back!

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  7. SmitaMarch 9, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    wow amazing shot!

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  8. JimMarch 9, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    That's terrific. You world is unique.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  9. dianasfaria.comMarch 9, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    this is wonderful - a helping foot!

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  10. BillMarch 9, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    That's an amazing photo. The ultimate roadside-assistance.

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  11. annucool15March 9, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    oh yes i've noticed this act quite a few times. i donno the purpose though - pushing the rickshaw in front, leg stretching exercise or fevicol ka mazboot jod ;)

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  12. bollywoodstylediariesMarch 9, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Thats so funny!! Have seen that in Abad too but my auto driver was trying to push the other away not assist:-)

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  13. OlivierMarch 9, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    très bonne photo cette course sur la route ;)

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  14. jooMarch 9, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    It's funny - why do the do it?
    Lovely scene:)

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  15. Rinkly RimesMarch 9, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    What a great shot! I'd ave missed the foot if you hadn't pointed it out! I wonder if they share the fare?

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  16. AnonymousMarch 9, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    like this i always felt that Mumbai people are helpful!

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  17. Vinita ApteMarch 9, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Ha I miss this in UK.....

    your photo brought back so many memories :)

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  18. Nalini HebbarMarch 9, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    I have seen this one...and I have also seen the bicycle rider holding on to the back of a truck and sailing along!!!...Our streets are unsafe to say the least!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 9, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Real team work!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 9, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    The guy in front must be saving a lot of fuel!

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  21. UnknownMarch 9, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    i love ricshaws and your pictures

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  22. Louis la VacheMarch 9, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    A whole new meaning to the expression "You'll get a kick out of this!"

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  23. Nikki...March 9, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Lovely shot :)

    Guess this happens only in India :)

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  24. brattcatMarch 9, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    An excellent leg up into your world. I would never have seen that foot-assist if you hadn't pointed it out to us!

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  25. brattcatMarch 9, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    An excellent leg up into your world. I would never have seen that foot-assist if you hadn't pointed it out to us!

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  26. Magali VazMarch 9, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Hey this is really nice. In such a cutthroat city, somebody actually helping someone. Made me smile! :)

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  27. LoisMarch 9, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    That's funny!

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  28. B SQUAREDMarch 9, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Can't imaging them doing that here.

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  29. Rakesh VanamaliMarch 9, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Oh yes, this is a regular scene! Good capture!

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  30. AnyaMarch 9, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    Funny world where you are living
    :-)

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  31. Cezar and LéiaMarch 10, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    Pushing with his foot?! Hmmmm, certainly unusual (for me at least...). Very interesting!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  32. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 1:55 AM

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  33. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    Brilliant Shot! looks like a good way to lose a leg as well!

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  34. JapaMarch 10, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Funny and very interesting.

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  35. Tarun MitraMarch 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    nicely timed shot :)

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  36. "THE BARD WHO DOESNT HAVE TO TRY TOO HARD"March 10, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    lol!

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  37. GlennisMarch 11, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Great shot, amazing that they help one another like this as they are competing with each other. I did enjoy traveling in these little vehicles

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  38. spacedlawMarch 11, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Amazing! How fast do these vehicles go?

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  39. Web-OJMarch 22, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Lol! Help at hand... er... leg.. anytime of the day!

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