Shantipur's Toto driver transforms three-wheeler into a four-wheeler, delighting locals

Toto Transformation: In Shantipur, a battery-powered three-wheeler has been transformed into a four-wheeler. The man behind this innovation is Uttam Dutta, a resident of Bara Goswami Para in Shantipur. A long-time Toto driver, Uttam couldn’t afford a four-wheeler but found a way to create one.

Journey of Innovation: Uttam embarked on a journey to convert a Toto car into a four-wheeler. This required a lot of experimentation and risk-taking. After two years of hard work, the result is a four-wheeler Toto Rickshaw, also known as a Maruti Van.

Bringing Ideas to Life: Two years ago, Uttam had the idea to convert his Toto car into a four-wheeler. With the help of a welding engineer from the Baigachi neighbourhood of Shantipur, he gradually brought his experimental design to reality. The car now resembles a fully powered four-wheeler.

Eco-friendly Innovation: The entire transformation process was environmentally friendly. The body of the Toto, made of iron and thick tin sheets, was repurposed to resemble a battery-powered Maruti van. Uttam’s business now runs on this car, ferrying passengers around Shantipur.

Community Appreciation: The people of Shantipur have embraced this novel idea. Many are taking selfies with the car, and Uttam, who spent approximately two lakh rupees making this car, is happy with the praise he’s received for his incredible creation.

Passenger Delight: Passengers are delighted with this new four-wheeler. They find it a completely different experience from riding in a Toto, with no jolts and a comfortable ride. This ‘Toto cum four-wheeler Car’ vehicle has brought joy to the passengers of Shantipur.