Why Are Auto Rickshaws in Bangalore Green and Yellow?

Ever wondered why Bangalore's auto rickshaws are painted green and yellow? Discover the eco-political reason behind this iconic color scheme in today’s SpotGenie Facts.

🧠 Did You Know?

The distinct green and yellow color combination of Bangalore’s auto rickshaws isn’t just for style — it’s a deliberate move rooted in eco-conscious policy and regional identity.

In 2009, the Karnataka government introduced a policy requiring all auto rickshaws using LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) to adopt a green body with a yellow top. This change was intended to visibly signal their eco-friendliness, encourage clean energy, and help differentiate between old petrol-run autos and newer, greener ones.

🚦 What Do the Colors Represent?

• Green body: Symbolizes eco-friendliness and adherence to LPG/CNG usage.
• Yellow top: Represents visibility, a common standard across India to ensure autos are easily noticeable.

Today, most autos in Bangalore run on LPG or electric, making this color scheme nearly universal across the city’s fleet.

🛺 Not Just Bangalore

While the green-yellow scheme is common in many Indian cities, Bangalore’s adoption was among the earliest to be linked to environmental policy.
In contrast, cities like Mumbai have black-and-yellow autos, and Chennai’s autos are mostly yellow.

🧞‍♂️ SpotGenie’s Thought Bubble:

Just like color-coded autos, SpotGenie QR tags serve as a visual cue for responsible vehicle behavior.
If someone needs to reach you because your parked auto, car, or bike is causing a block, they can scan and contact you instantly.

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✔️ Be reachable.
✔️ Be part of a smarter parking ecosystem.