Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Pune Auto-Rickshaw Starts With Clap
In Pune, India, there was a special event called the 'Rickshaw Fashion Show' where auto-rickshaws were made to look like fancy lounges with cool features.
These rickshaws had air conditioning, small fridges, places to use laptops, and even started with a clap.
A local leader named Kunal Tilak visited the event and was very impressed.
He said these rickshaws show how hardworking and creative the drivers are.
The event was organized by two groups to encourage more innovation and make Pune a center for new ideas in engineering.
A unique 'Rickshaw Fashion Show' in Pune showcased customised auto-rickshaws with advanced features like AC, mini-fridges, and laptop desks.
BJP corporator Kunal Tilak attended the event and praised the creativity and innovation of the local auto-rickshaw drivers.
One of the rickshaws featured a clap-start functionality, demonstrating the technical prowess of the drivers.
The event was organized by the Rickshaw Chalak Malak Unnati Sangh and The Muslim Co-operative Bank Ltd. to provide a platform for drivers to showcase their skills.
Tilak expressed hope that such events will make Pune a center for innovative engineering.
- Who
- Rickshaw Chalak Malak Unnati Sangh, The Muslim Co-operative Bank Ltd., BJP corporator Kunal Tilak, local auto-rickshaw drivers
- What
- A unique 'Rickshaw Fashion Show' featuring customised auto-rickshaws with advanced features
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To showcase creativity and innovation in auto-rickshaw design and provide a platform for drivers to experiment and display their skills
- Event Organizers
- Rickshaw Chalak Malak Unnati Sangh and The Muslim Co-operative Bank Ltd.
- Key Attendee
- BJP corporator Kunal Tilak
- Unique Features
- AC, mini-fridges, laptop desks, sophisticated music systems, clap-start functionality
- Event Purpose
- To showcase creativity and innovation in auto-rickshaw design
- Location
- Pune, India