Tonga; Lahore's carriage

This was the primary mode of conveyance in the old days. These days you can find some in the outskirts of the town and maybe within the walled city. The tanga wallah had his unique sense of humour. You could hire the tanga exclusively or share it with other passengers on an individual seat basis. A tanga race was an exciting event and could take place anytime and anywhere two tanga wallas found it challenging. The canopy could be folded and you could then enjoy the ride somewhat like in a Chevy convertible. The dandy tangas had mirror work in addition to fancy paint designs. Tangas were required to be registered and each one displayed a number. At night, there were two side lamps but no headlights. The horse's eyes were shielded by the harness to prevent the horse from panicking in a traffic jam.