Crazy Traffic

Traffic here is heavy. There are many cars, Rickshaws and taxis going around Mumbai all day. As you drive on a 3 lane street, you realize that between the Rickshaws and taxis, they’ve created a 7 lane street. Just when you think not one more car can fit in the lane you are in, a small taxi or Richshaw will sneak into that spot between you and the other car. No hesitation, they just pull right in. That’s why you need to keep your hands and head inside the Rickshaw at all times, to avoid another vehicle coming and taking it off.

Right of way….hmmm… I think it is basically the first one who gets to the street has a right of way. Even if your Rikshaw is turning onto a main road, it will try to just sneak in before the other cars. You are thankful when the other cars accept this aggressive driving and slow down. We are still try to figure out which red and green lights to take notice of and which ones are there to be ignored. I’m glad I have a driver to deal with that madness. I would like to learn to drive here someday, but I'd be afraid of being the one knocking over this bicycle guy carrying all his eggs!!