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Mumbai Traffic Police Seek Cab Details After Viral Post on Driver Admitting Overcharge

The woman's account describes a Rs 150 deal for a short ride that the meter showed was roughly Rs 110.

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.