People in Nepal actually use this DIY cable bus as transportation
Published on Mar 27, 2023 at 9:56 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 28, 2023 at 1:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
It sounds crazy but people apparently really do use this DIY rickety cable bus as a means of transport in Nepal.
It looks safe enough, doesn’t it?
The clip was shared by trvlnotes on Instagram, and quite frankly we can’t believe our eyes.
The bus is strapped onto a cable suspended over a deep ravine.
It’s hard to tell based on the footage, but the cable does look a lot like the one that ordinary cable cars use.
So how does it work?
Well, apparently the bus simply drives off the cliff, and then it glides to the other side of the gully.
Easy as pie.
As you can guess, some of the comments are hilarious.
“Tell them about the construction [sic] called ‘bridge’, such a handy thing,” wrote one user.
“Almost like the Japanese flying cat bus,” wrote another.
A quick Google search told us she may be referring to the flying Catbus (pictured below), a quirky character from a Japanese anime.
People’s imagination knows no boundaries these days, does it?
Other users resorted to irony.
“Interesting, do they also have planes on a rope?,” one user asked.
And then of course there are always people with a pragmatic point of view.
“But it’s not boring! Every day [is] extreme,” said one user.
Well, she’s not wrong, is she?
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
