Man power to battery power? It is not yet clear what will be the replacement. Muktar Ali, vice-president of the All Bengal Rickshaw Union, says that a two-seat, battery-operated carrier will be the probable replacement and hopes it will ensure better business. "Earlier the pullers earned Rs 100-150 per day on average," says Muktar Ali. "Now they may earn Rs 300 because the substitute would run faster. A new, faster model would mean more passengers per day."