Rickshaw Riding, Kolkata

In Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, hand-pulled rickshaws are widely seen. A rickshaw is a two-seater vehicle, which a man pulls from the front. People in Kolkata usually choose rickshaws to reach nearby destinations rather than opting for taxis or buses.

Although this is not an auto mobile, those who pull these rickshaws need strength. Physically he should be fit. The life of a rickshaw puller is very tough because they never get enough money for the hard work they put in.