Overview
- X user Mudrika Kavdia wrote that a taxi from Crawford Market to Churchgate was first quoted at Rs 200, negotiated to Rs 150, and ended with the meter reading about Rs 110.
- She said the driver acknowledged keeping Rs 30–40 and advised her to insist on metered fares in future.
- The post gained wide traction online with users framing the episode as a blend of street smarts and candor often labeled 'Peak Mumbai.'
- Mumbai Traffic Police responded on X asking for the taxi number to identify the vehicle.
- News outlets reported the anecdote with disclaimers that it is user-generated and not independently verified, and there is no public update on enforcement or refunds.