The bicycle is the main form of transportation in this rapidly developing nation of 1 billion plus inhabitants. It is used by just about everyone, from the elementary student to the businessman. Cars are still quite expensive here and there is no place to park them even if you are able to afford one. Some people have motorbikes but these are also pretty expensive. Every morning and every afternoon the streets are clogged with people going in all directions, most of who are using bicycles.
Parents bring their small children to school using a bike.
Many supplies are delivered by bike. Bicycle pedicabs serve as short haul taxis carrying people and all sorts of supplies. Tricycle dump trucks deliver anything and everything from furniture to television sets. Today I saw one stacked with twelve 20-inch TV sets. The other day I saw one with a refrigerator on it.