On day 32 of MiD DAY's Meter Down campaign, it's the same old story and the vague excuses by auto drivers continue to mystify passengers and traffic constables

Place: Nirmal Lifestyle, Mulund
Time: 9.30 am to 11.30 am
Offendersu00a0caught 1
Commuter speaks: Ankita Rahate said, "I wanted to go to Chandivali but the auto driver flatly refused. Thankfully I got another rickshaw."


Why me? Auto driver can't believe his luck when he is penalised.
Pic/Datta Kumbhar

Auto Driver speak:
Ram Kori said, "I never refuse passengers but my only problem was that I needed to pick up school children who I ferry during school hours."

Text: Mukul Pawar

Place: Ghatkopar (East)
Time: 11.30 am to 1 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Offenders caught: 3
Commuters Speak: Fatima Khan, who was refused a fare to Chembur said, "There is no auto stand at Ghatkopar (East). We struggle to get a rickshaw at peak hours and when we approach them, they simply refuse to ply. Women passengers have to suffer the most from the drivers arrogant behaviour."