Kolkata Auto Coffee Mug

Auto-rickshaws in Kolkata emerged as a crucial, fast, and affordable last-mile transport system, evolving from the city’s historic hand-pulled rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws to motorized three-wheelers by the late 20th century. While hand-pulled rickshaws (introduced in the late 19th century) provided a “human-powered” option, motorized auto-rickshaws became essential for navigating the city’s crowded, narrow, and flood-prone lanes.