To the relief of Mumbaikars, the city's rickshaw strike did not materialise on Tuesday, easing commuters' fears. The announcement though brings into focus the need to streamline this particular transport arm. Autorickshaws are a vital cog in the city's transportation wheel. They actually act as a lifeline across the suburbs doing feeder routes for shorter distances.

Authorities need to control illegal autos. If, as the legit union says that there are so many illegal autos, it is time to start cracking down on them. Weed them out of the system using an iron hand. The commuter does not recognise legal or illegal autos. When he wants transport, all he can do is hail one and ask the driver if he can take him to a certain destination.