A day in the life of a Rickshawalla Driver
Have you ever wondered what life is like in India for the thousands of Indians that make their living on a rickshaw? Well wander no longer ………
Pandian is an auto-driver from Chennai, India, and he says….
“I remember how fascinated I was when we first came to this city”.
My family and I had left our native village in Tanjore and come to earn a better living. It was my uncle who first introduced me to driving. You see, he was an auto-driver too. At that time, only rich people could afford autos, so my profession was a privileged one.
My route was from Central station to Theyagaraya Nagar. Autos were rare to come by those days, so I was kept busy all day long. I earned enough for myself and had extra to give my family.