An auto driver's day in Kochi, Kerala

Pick up passengers at the yellow beam, drop them at the green one. Stop beside them to board.
Meter is on — ₹30 minimum, ₹15 a km after. Clean, quick rides earn tips and stars.
Keep left, stop at red signals, respect one-ways and the 50 km/h limit. Kerala's AI cameras fine you.
Shortcuts — locals use the narrow idavazhi lanes through compounds and the bunds across paddy fields.
Radio — live Akashvani and Kerala FM stations, plus Chenda FM, Melody and Kshetram studio stations, on the dashboard speaker.
WS throttle / brake · reverse AD steer Space hand brake H horn C camera Q auto radio R monsoon rain T skip an hour
◀ ▶ steerGAS · BRAKE pedals (hold brake to reverse)⏸ camera, radio, rain, time & settings

ചേട്ടാ, ഫോൺ ഒന്ന് ചെരിച്ച് പിടിക്ക്!

Turn your phone sideways, chetta. An auto doesn't drive standing up.