On day 62 of MiD DAY's Meter Down campaign, errant auto drivers gave silly excuses to justify their refusals for plying short distance passengers

Place: Borivli (E)
Time: 10 am-11.30 am
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Commuters speak
Shivram S said, "I have just reached Mumbai after a 14-hour-long journey and have been waiting at the station for the past 15 minutes. Despite observing that I have heavy luggage on me, none of the drivers are interested in plying me."
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Parth Mehta said, "I'm with my grandparents and want to take them to a hospital for a check up. However, these errant drivers lack courtesy for old people. Despite requesting them, none of the drivers agreed to ferry us."

Beware! A traffic cop warns an auto driver during a routine check.
Pic/ Nimesh DAve

Dharmesh Solanki, who was refused a fare, said, "I am with my family and all of us have heavy bags on us. However, none of the drivers are ready to ferry us to Dahisar."