Woman Shares Photo of Bengaluru Auto Rickshaw With Car-Like Window, Internet Calls It “Cool”
An unusual auto rickshaw in Bengaluru surprises locals and gains internet attention for its car-like window.
Auto rickshaws are a common sight in Indian cities, often customized with bright colors, amusing slogans, and creative decorations to stand out and attract passengers. However, one rickshaw in Bengaluru has taken customization to a whole new level by adding an unexpected feature—a window.
An X user, Tanvi Gaikwad, shared a photo of the peculiar three-wheeler that sports a glass window on one side, resembling a car. While one side remains open for easy access, the other has been modified with a flat window, making the rickshaw look part-auto, part-car. Ms. Gaikwad expressed her surprise in the caption, writing, “This auto has a window whattt.”
The post quickly caught the attention of internet users, who found the quirky modification both cool and amusing.
Since being shared on August 29, the post has garnered significant attention on X, with more than 5,14,000 views and a substantial number of replies. The sighting of this eccentric auto rickshaw left internet users scratching their heads, wondering where it was spotted. Users also drew hilarious comparisons between the auto’s unusual feature and the compact housing in Mumbai.
“This is peak Bengaluru,” exclaimed one user
While another joked, “Autos in south Bombay.”
A third said, ”Nonetheless, its just like a 1 bhk in Mumbai.”
A fourth wrote, ”This is not an auto, this is a pushpak viman.”
A fifth said, ”This might be the coolest auto ever
This unusual sight has left social media buzzing, with many users appreciating the creativity behind this unexpected addition to the city’s well-known transportation vehicle.