{
  "id": 12332910,
  "title": "Anand Mahindra shares viral video of ‘aapda autorickshaw’ in London street; netizens celebrate ‘reverse colonisation’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/anand-mahindra-shares-viral-video-of-aapda-autorickshaw-in-london",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:38:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/anand-mahindra-shares-viral-video-of-aapda-autorickshaw-in-london-street-netizens-celebrate-reverse-colonisation-11791266204690.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared an amusing video showing a Mahindra three-wheeler, likely a Treo model, driving through London's streets. Captioned in Gujarati as \"UK ma riksha aavi gai chhe… Mahindra ni chhe, aapda,\" the clip featured the vehicle navigating among cars and cabs, accompanied by playful text inviting viewers to experience it in London. The sight of the iconic Indian three-wheeler on British roads sparked a wave of amused and proud reactions on social media, with many celebrating the \"reverse colonization.\" Users compared the event to a milestone, with one joking that \"UK residents will finally hear an auto driver say, 'Arey saheb, wo side nahi jana, traffic bohot hai!' after 200 years.\" The image of a rickshaw on British roads was seen as a confident import since tea, with many imagining an autowallah with a British accent. The automaker's global footprint was praised, with one commenter calling it \"the cheapest advertising for which you got paid, sir.\" The booming domestic electric vehicle market in India was also highlighted, with a user wondering if London's rickshaw could be the first electric three-wheeler exported from India, marking a potential design challenge. Mahindra & Mahindra has been exporting electric three-wheelers to the UK since late 2021 and early 2022, primarily through local dealerships like The Tuk Shop. The cargo-focused model, Mahindra Treo Zor, is being used by small businesses for eco-friendly last-mile deliveries, while the passenger-oriented Treo is popular for promotional activities and recreational trips. The vehicle's adaptability was demonstrated when the Gwent Police in Wales added a Mahindra Treo to their fleet in October 2022.",
  "summary": "The sight of the quintessential Indian three-wheeler navigating British roads has sparked a wave of amused and prideful reactions across social media, with many users celebrating the ‘reverse colonisation’.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "published": "2026-10-06T03:49:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindu BusinessLine",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kotak-mahindra-bank-jumps-3-7-after-strong-q2-loan-deposit-data",
        "published": "2026-10-06T05:30:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}