No more a serene nieghbourhood, the road running past Powai Plaza at Hiranandani Gardens is testament to its infamous traffic snarls. Pic/Atul Kamble

Residents of Powai's celebrated luxury quarters, Hiranandani Gardens now have to deal with a growing menace. The 100-acre plot, which was developed for residential purposes rather than as a hub for corporate parks and eateries, has become a commuter’s nightmare in the last 7-8 months. As a response, residents launched an online petition on September 14 to protest against the apathy of corporate shuttle buses, ruthless drivers and lack of traffic personnel, which has garnered support of more than 500 people till date.