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This post is largely about some changes which would be beneficial to Mumbai ( rikshaw drivers and commuters both) and not so beneficial to the politicians. The objectives that would be met are: 1. financial benefits to the autoriksha instead of the middlemen. 2. guidelines which bring clarity to autorikshas and commuters, both. 3. guidelines for vehicles. Current circumstances: A permit is issued for an autoriksha, which is transferable to another vehicle used. An public service capable license is required to drive these autos. Currently no additional registration or listing is required to be able to drive Suggestions:  An increase in the number of permits based on the increase in population in the city every year. (before you yell @ me about the traffic problems already, please read on) The permit of an autoriksha should be issued to those who own a public service license. This should be necessarily combined with other details like a PAN number or now an Aadhar n...

Sigh !!!!!!   My heart bleeds... The things that they have done to Mumbai. I came to Mumbai in June 1990 for further education. The charm of Mumbai that lured me...the city. The beautiful stories that I had heard. Rags to Riches stories. Stories of love, of unquestioning freedom, of strength, of sacrifice, of mafia dons who cared for the poor, of trains that run in both directions (most people who come for the first time here are amazed !). And look what they have done to it.   http://specials.rediff.com/news/2006/jul/05sld1.htm and http://in.rediff.com/news/2005/jul/29sld01.htm and http://in.rediff.com/news/mumrain05.htm and http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Mumbai/Salt_pans_may_be_up_for_grabs/articleshow/2093268.cms   Raped over and over again. Not by one but by all politicians and political party. She survives, not cared for by the people she has nurtured over the years, but on her own, like the whores of Mumbai fou...