Pune's TumTum

Tumtum - Pune's means of transport for common people apart from government buses.
India
April 17, 2013 11:49am CST
Hi Friends, Well today i would like to tell you something about Pune's (Place where i am now) means of transport. This vehicle is called "TUMTUM". Lol. I don't know why this name but let's take it for granted until someone who is a native comes to explain. This is a means of transport for common people like us who don't or can't travel in crowded government buses. You know what? At a time, 10 people are pushed inside this small vehicle. It's so not comfortable to sit inside this. One person sits besides driver, the rest 8 or 9 people (depends on the vehicle size and capacity) sits behind in a 2-row seat. All sandwiched like bread Unfortunately, for people like me who does not have their own vehicle, if you think to avoid taking government buses, think once more if you can really fit in with the other 7 or 8 people inside this so called TumTum...
2 responses
MoonGypsy
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
17 Apr 13
we have things like that over here. it's called shuttle buses. some of them can be very small and quite compact. the shuttle buses for the disabled is kind of like the one you put in your picture. i ride the disabled bus and it can get quite cramped. imagine that and a wheel chair on board!
Nitin Nair
@nitinnair89 (2900)
• India
18 Apr 13
Oh my. You must be in a lot of uncomfortable situation then. I did not know you were disabled. Sorry.
Laurenlynn
@Laurenlynn (715)
• Canada
17 Apr 13
Well that is a funny name and it sure does not sound like fun to ride in either. Gee sitting that close to someone you would want to make sure you did not eat too much onions or garlic lol.
Nitin Nair
@nitinnair89 (2900)
• India
17 Apr 13
Ahh true. And also making sure that we bath daily and not wearing sweat clothes too. Lol.