The rickshaw-puller is a familiar sight in towns. We can see him in the towns of the valleys and the plains. He cannot ply his trade on the hills. The cycle-rickshaw has come to our country from India.
The rickshaw-puller takes us from place to place in his little cart He carries our goods, too. The rickshaw has three wheels, two in the rear and one in the front. There is a cushioned seal above the rear wheels. The passenger sits on this seat. Behind the front wheel, there is a leather seat for the rickshaw-puller. He holds the handle with his hands and puts his feet on the pedals. He moves the pedals, and the rickshaw rolls on.
The rickshaw puller's work is difficult. Pulling the rickshaw requires great physical exertion. He has to work in the sun and the rain. It is a pitiable sight to see him pull the rickshaw in the hot sun. He perspires profusely and is awfully tired. Sometimes, he stops the rickshaw and gets down to drink water. His work is very difficult on dusty or uneven roads.
The rickshaw puller has to be very careful. A little negligence may have his frail cart over-turned. It may be knocked down by cars and trucks. A minor accident may put him at a great loss.
The rickshaw-puller gels a small income from his trade. He has to pay part of it to the rickshaw owner. The rickshaw-puller is a poor man. He generally gets a rickshaw on hire. If the rickshaw is damaged, he has to get it repaired at his own expense. The rickshaw puller has to put up with insults. He gets threats and rebukes from the passenger, the owner and the policeman Rickshaw pulling is really a mean job.
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