Scraps Stuffs - Random musings from apun ka desh

I have noticed that auto-rickshaws that have "Please don't pollute the air" painted on the back are generally the worst offenders when it comes to pollution :-D Must be all the kerosene that they mix with petrol. So it would be great if all the 71,000 auto-rickshaw's in Bangalore switch to running on LPG. They pay 190 bucks or so for a cylinder that lasts them from 220 kms. to 230 kms. depending on the condition of the auto-rickshaw. One cylinder typically lasts two days and they spend half the cost in petrol. Savings straight away, in addition to considerably reducing the pollution. The initial up-front costs of about 18,000 to 22,000 bucks per auto-rickshaw is indeed steep for them and this needs to be addressed either through government/bank loans or some other means. Compulsary switching over to LPGs is a must as is switching to a completely electronic meter to prevent customers from getting swindled. After all, not everyone wants to argue with the auto-rickshaw guy over a rigged meter.