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And the blame game continues for Mumbaikars

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Despite a handsome hike and the traffic department's claims of having taken many corrective measures, the common public continues to be inconvenienced. All the citizens get to hear is unions and cops passing the bucks over the issue.

"In the past couple of years the cab and rickshaw fares have gone up so many times. Every now and then they go on strikes to demand a fare hike. While it is fine to do so what are these fare hikes doing for us," asked Govandi resident Anita Kullur.

She said hiring a cab or an auto is a big challenge. "It all depends on their mood. Despite paying the fare, we are the ones who are suffering. Something needs to be done about this," added Kullur, who works in a private firm.

Defending his men, AL Quadros, president of Mumbai Taximen's union said, "Just because these drivers don't come out to defend themselves does not mean they can be held responsible. Back in 1997, there were 93,000 taxis in Mumbai. Presently, the city's population has gone manifold and there are only 42,000 cabs. How do we manage?"

On their part, the traffic police said they are penalising those who are found refusing to ply and will continue their drive until they put an end to the problem.

Amid the blame game between the the cops and unions, Mumbaikars are at the mercy of the taxi and auto drivers.

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