Auto-rickshaws are widely popular in India and it is rare to find the three-wheeled rickshaw in countries located in the West. The three-wheeled rickshaw, also known as tuk-tuks is a common sight in India and neighbouring countries. A viral video showing the vehicle plying on the streets of the United States has amazed the social media.
The viral video, shared by an Instagram user showed the black and yellow auto-rickshaw plying in California. The short clip was a surprise for many Indians who are used to finding the vehicle on busy and crowded Indian streets.
The recent video, shared by an Instagram user Manohar Singh Rawat, has garnered 24,185 likes so far.
"Auto Rikshaw in California. #artesia," he wrote while sharing the video. The video providing an unusual sight of auto rickshaw in the US went viral on the internet and attracted myraid of reactions including criticism and curiosity.
“Much needed public transport in US !!,” commented an Instagram user.
Another user shared their personal experience of finding an autorickshaw abroad and wrote, “I was in Artesia yesterday, and they were parked outside the Pioneer Cash & Carry store for people to take pictures!!!”
“What’s the procedure to get my Maruti Celerio here?,” asked an user.
An Instagram user jokingly commented, “Meter se chalega bro, jamuna par?”
"Wow USA is being converted to India."
Another user expressed curiosity on how the autorickshaw managed its way to the US provided the high level of pollution it creates.
“How did it pass the emission requireements?,” wrote muralidharsingri.
The video also received a lot of negative response as well.
"Inviting crappy people from 3rd world countries," wrote a user.
Last year, American ambassador to India Eric Garcetti reached the Delhi embassy by auto. Garcetti was warmly welcomed by the embassy staff. The video of Garcetti travelling to embassy in an auto garnered significan response from netizens.
