A rickshaw on a London road is the kind of sight that can make people look twice. A recent social media post featuring one has caught attention for bringing together two very different road scenes, with users also joining the conversation with their own reactions and observations.The post was shared by Anand Mahindra, who appeared to take particular interest in the vehicle after spotting it in London. The discussion that followed ranged from Indian pride to jokes about how unusual the sight was on British roads.
What the video shows
The nearly 24-second clip shows a black Mahindra auto-rickshaw travelling through central London. The driver is wearing sunglasses. The footage was recorded from the roadside as the three-wheeler moved through traffic.Pedestrians and black cabs are visible in the surrounding scene, along with London’s familiar city architecture.
Anand Mahindra’s caption
Mahindra shared the video on October 5 along with a Gujarati caption.He wrote, “A rickshaw has come to the UK It’s a Mahindra one, it’s ours.”
Users bring up other Mahindra sightings
The post prompted users to share their own observations about seeing Mahindra vehicles outside India.One user recalled spotting a Mahindra vehicle at Urquhart Castle in Scotland the previous week. They described it as exciting to see Indian brands making their presence felt globally.
Social media adds a humorous touch
The unusual setting also led to some playful comments.One user joked that a rickshaw on British roads was “one of the most confident imports since tea”.Another encouraged Mahindra to take a proper spin around London in his own rickshaw.The combination of the London setting, the familiar three-wheeler and the reactions in the comments turned a short video into an interesting social media moment.Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on the social media post and reactions mentioned above. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made by social media users.Thumb image: X
