Auto Ho To Aisa!!

Recently I boarded an auto in Bandra, and I could not help but notice how different it was from the usual auto rickshaws. Various objects and statements, innovative and funny, were strewn all over the place. I could not resist writing about it here. Have attached a picture to help visualise... Here goes an attempt to describe the most ajeeb-o-garib auto ever!

• The HUGE rearview mirror on the right side had on it written “King of Bandra” “Mumbai’s Cool rickshaw” and “Hum sab ek hain” along with all religions’ symbols


• On left corner, it was written “Toilet not available, sorry”


• Below that was added “ Do not spit”


• Along with a Ganesha and Sai baba picture, there was a small agarbatti holder, along with pictures of the four 26/11 martyrs


• On the left side there was a small TV that actually worked!!


• Above it was a small fan, which also worked


• The guy seemed to be a cleanliness freak: there were different types of dusters kept in front: feather, cloth etc.


• There was a calendar on top right side


• Latest newspaper was kept on the right side of dashboard (or whatever you call it in an auto)


• On the right side, a clock was also mounted


• On the right lower side, a locked cabinet was installed, probably to keep important stuff


• The meter was colorful, with various denomination coins stuck on it…and this was written “Bapu bola get well soon Mamu!” and “Have a nice trip”


• Behind his seat there was a magazine holder with a film magazine for passengers


• Above the magazine was a mirror, and the statement “Please take care of your belongings”


• On the left corner there was a first aid box stuck on the rod, along with the message “25% discount to handicapped”


• On the right hand corner there was an ashtray stuck on the rod, with the message “smoking allowed”


• On the left side there was a fire extinguisher attached


• Behind the passenger seat, the backside was decorated with planets and stars, along with the statement “Salaam Mumbai”


• On the left corner an small Donald duck like figure was stuck on, while on the right side a flower vase with plastic flowers was stuck on


• In the middle, a small plastic glass full of sweets was kept
  

When my journey came to an end, I asked him if it was ok to take a picture. He said “Zaroor madam, sab lete hain!” And then he gave me a candy from the box behind!!
It definitely was the most unique and wonderfully decorated auto I had ever seen, and I bet you too would have never seen anything more interesting that this!!