Mumbai traffic cops crack down on errant rickshaws, 450 drivers fined outside Andheri station

An official said the crackdown will continue throughout the week, with traffic personnel expected to maintain a close watch on vehicles operating around the station. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Andheri traffic police launched a crackdown on errant autorickshaw drivers and other vehicles outside Andheri railway station on Tuesday, with the drive continuing from the early morning well into the afternoon.

A senior traffic police official said around 450 autorickshaw drivers were penalised for various traffic violations during the drive on Tuesday.

The action was aimed at keeping traffic movement around the busy railway station in check and taking action against motorists and autorickshaw drivers found violating traffic rules.

The official said the crackdown will continue throughout the week, with traffic personnel expected to maintain a close watch on vehicles operating around the station.