Tirare

“The measure of any society is how it treats its most vulnerable members.”

Tirare replaces exploitative cycle-carts with modular, electric dignity-machines — designing dignity back into the street.

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The Problem

Over 3 million Indian laborers still rely on manually pulled carts. They burn thousands of calories daily, endure extreme spinal strain, and often earn under ₹300.

  • Average lifespan: 52 years
  • Back injuries: Affect 78%
  • Air pollution exposure: 4× WHO safe limit
Current labor cart

India Is Heating Up

With temperatures already crossing 47°C in parts of India, the country is reeling from one of the worst heatwaves in its recorded history. Laborers on the street — many pulling metal carts under a punishing sun — face rising risk of heatstroke, dehydration, and collapse.

“It’s not just hot. It’s inhuman.” Their work, already difficult, is becoming unbearable. What does dignity mean in a world where survival itself is at risk?

India heatwave conditions
Collapsed horse being abused

Animals Deserve Dignity Too

Across many Indian cities, animals like horses, donkeys, and oxen are still used to pull overloaded carts in extreme heat — often without water, rest, or care. When they collapse from exhaustion or injury, they are not rescued… they are beaten.

One image says it all: a horse collapsed under the sun, being slapped by its keeper. This is not tradition. It’s abuse — normalized on our streets.

Tirare stands for all lives. Our transition to electric carts isn't just a human rights solution — it’s an animal welfare revolution.

Quantified Impact

Daily Income Comparison (₹/day)

Lifecycle CO₂ Impact (kg/year, per vehicle)

While cycle rickshaws emit no CO₂ during operation, we consider manufacturing, material sourcing, and energy inputs across the lifecycle for a fair comparison.

Our Solution

Electric Cargo Trikes — Built for Real India

Tirare is not just replacing carts — we are reimagining mobility for India's hardest workers. From brand-new electric trikes to retrofitted and modified carts, our modular system is designed to restore dignity, save lives, and boost incomes.

  • Zero down-payment rent-to-own options
  • Battery swap + lifetime service model
  • Fits both new vehicles and upgraded legacy carts

✅ Plan A: Pay-as-You-Go

₹0 upfront. ~₹60/day over ~30 months. Fully includes servicing, parts, and battery swaps. Tailored for daily-wage workers with unstable income.

✅ Plan B: NGO/SHG-Backed Microloan

₹0 upfront. ₹1,500–₹2,000/month over 24–36 months. Payments handled through trusted local partners or self-help groups. Designed for community-rooted lending models.

✅ Plan C: Pilot Trial (CSR/Trust-Building)

3-month free trial. Pilots in new cities or funded through CSR. Vendors can convert to Plan A or B post-trial. Great for testing in complex areas before scale.

No vendor is turned away.
Dignity is a right — not a reward. Tirare ensures every worker, regardless of current income or cart condition, has a path forward: New build, retrofit, or modification.

Tirare cart design

Impact Over Time

Cumulative Results

Tirare & the SDGs

  • SDG 1: End Poverty — Ownership-driven upliftment
  • SDG 3: Health — Less physical strain, better air
  • SDG 8: Decent Work — Green dignified employment
  • SDG 9: Innovation — Sustainable mobility at scale
  • SDG 11: Better Cities — Empowered informal workers
SDGs

A Global Invitation

Tirare invites UNDP, UNEP, and UN-Habitat to help us redefine labor, empower workers, and green our cities — together.

Join the Movement

Are you a policymaker, investor, or global advocate? Let’s collaborate.