This morning, I came up with a unique way to address the honking issue of auto drivers. I took an auto from Pali naka to Bandra reclamation - Those not aware of the distance - Its hardly 1.5 kms. This ride takes around 5 minutes without traffic and 10 with traffic. On reaching my destination, I told the guy looks at me and tells me - "Atara" (18 Rs). In return, I told him - "Appko paanch rupaya mujhe dena padega - Kyunki aapne Theyees (23) baar horn mara aur har baar jab horn maarte ho, uske liye 1 rupaya aapko dena padega".
The guy was zapped completely.. But, I think he got the point. After a few seconds, giving him time to recover from the shock, I paid him 18 Rs. and left. But, i think this would have created a good impact.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
New signage in Bombay
Just noticed a car in Bombay with a sign "Honk if you love Jesus". Christ - Who the hell makes these stickers?
Monday, June 23, 2008
Honking Allowance or Horn Quota
Was thinking of approaching the traffic police and writing a petition to the Automobile association of India (maybe thats not even an organisation) about a concept called Honking Allowance. And for the benefit of the masses, it shall be called Horn Quota.
Basically, every vehicle that is manufactured henceforth, would have a honking tracking device, which would disable the horn after the driver has used it 30 times. 30 is a generous allowance - 1 honk per day. After the horn gets disabled, the driver can use it only the next month. Basically, that would have 1st of every month unbearable and the rest of the month potentially no honking days.
For vehicles that already exist, a honking quota certificate needs to be issued from the nearest petrol pump. Like you have a PUC for pollution, why not a HUC (honking under control) for noise pollution.
If any of you think there is merit in this idea, do get in touch with me through comments and lets get started on this proposal.
Basically, every vehicle that is manufactured henceforth, would have a honking tracking device, which would disable the horn after the driver has used it 30 times. 30 is a generous allowance - 1 honk per day. After the horn gets disabled, the driver can use it only the next month. Basically, that would have 1st of every month unbearable and the rest of the month potentially no honking days.
For vehicles that already exist, a honking quota certificate needs to be issued from the nearest petrol pump. Like you have a PUC for pollution, why not a HUC (honking under control) for noise pollution.
If any of you think there is merit in this idea, do get in touch with me through comments and lets get started on this proposal.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Honking is not a substitute for the doorbell or the cellphone
A newly discovered pain area... Honking outside my building..
Guys come and honk outside my building as a signal to draw the attention of a 2nd floor resident.
Well... have you heard of parking the car and walking two flights up and ringing the door bell. If thats difficult, how about calling the person using a mobile phone.
I am planning to keep egg's or buckets of water next to my window sill. One of these 2 things shall fly down towards the car, the next time I hear a 'paan paan pa pa paan'.
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Guys come and honk outside my building as a signal to draw the attention of a 2nd floor resident.
Well... have you heard of parking the car and walking two flights up and ringing the door bell. If thats difficult, how about calling the person using a mobile phone.
I am planning to keep egg's or buckets of water next to my window sill. One of these 2 things shall fly down towards the car, the next time I hear a 'paan paan pa pa paan'.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Why did I start this blog...
Well... here are some of the reasons why I started this blog..
I cant keep the windows in my living room, kitchen or bedroom open and I am forced to live in recirculated air all day long, because opening the window makes me feel like I am living in a traffic signal.
Even before I reach office (a huge reason for stress), I am stressed beyond belief with just the 10 minute commute...
The first thing I tell an auto driver when I get into the auto is "Bhaiya... horn mat kijiye... aaram se chaliye... koi jaldi nahin"..
My friends tell me that very soon, every auto-rickshaw in India will have a small photograph of mine instead of the horn out of fear..
I land up taking a minimum of 2 autos when I have a 30 minute ride as no auto lasts for more than 15 minutes with my lecture on honking...
I really have felt the strong urge to take out a gun and shoot many people on the road... especially those driving really expensive cars (which look like they are sound proof on the inside) honking away to glory, not realising that those outside can actually hear...
I started noting down the license numbers of those who honk everyday on the way to work.. I had this crazy idea of starting a website to track these vehicles down and fining them... or even better, putting them through one of my lectures on honking..
Ive traveled and seen places where honking is considered rude and people follow traffic rules... and I just dont understand why people here just dont get it..
I am sick of meeting Firangs who are constantly referring to India as the Land of Honking Vehicles...
I practice what I preach.. I never ever ever honk....
So.. spread the word... tell people to leave 10 minutes early whenever they are driving instead of honking their way through traffic.. tell them to be more patient.. tell them that honking is rude... tell them they may be deaf very soon.... tell them whatever you feel but ensure they dont honk!
I cant keep the windows in my living room, kitchen or bedroom open and I am forced to live in recirculated air all day long, because opening the window makes me feel like I am living in a traffic signal.
Even before I reach office (a huge reason for stress), I am stressed beyond belief with just the 10 minute commute...
The first thing I tell an auto driver when I get into the auto is "Bhaiya... horn mat kijiye... aaram se chaliye... koi jaldi nahin"..
My friends tell me that very soon, every auto-rickshaw in India will have a small photograph of mine instead of the horn out of fear..
I land up taking a minimum of 2 autos when I have a 30 minute ride as no auto lasts for more than 15 minutes with my lecture on honking...
I really have felt the strong urge to take out a gun and shoot many people on the road... especially those driving really expensive cars (which look like they are sound proof on the inside) honking away to glory, not realising that those outside can actually hear...
I started noting down the license numbers of those who honk everyday on the way to work.. I had this crazy idea of starting a website to track these vehicles down and fining them... or even better, putting them through one of my lectures on honking..
Ive traveled and seen places where honking is considered rude and people follow traffic rules... and I just dont understand why people here just dont get it..
I am sick of meeting Firangs who are constantly referring to India as the Land of Honking Vehicles...
I practice what I preach.. I never ever ever honk....
So.. spread the word... tell people to leave 10 minutes early whenever they are driving instead of honking their way through traffic.. tell them to be more patient.. tell them that honking is rude... tell them they may be deaf very soon.... tell them whatever you feel but ensure they dont honk!
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