Horse cart or tanga buggy still used in India, in Bihar

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Horse cart waits for passenger at Sonepur mela in Bihar. Decorated black and white horse is attached to the cart. A fat man passes the frame can also be seen. Tangas were popular before the advent of automobiles and are still in use in some parts of South Asia. They are a popular mode of transportation because they are fun to ride in, and are usually cheaper to hire than a taxi or rickshaw. However, in many cities, tangas are not allowed to use highways because of their slow pace. In Pakistan, tangas are mainly found in the older parts of cities and towns, and are becoming less popular for utilitarian travel and more popular for pleasure. Tangas have become a traditional feature of weddings and other social functions in India, as well as in other nations. In India, Tangas also prevail in r