Mumbai: The complaints over the auto-rickshaw meters running fast resulting higher bills are not new. The Mumbai Traffic Police on Thursday shared an informative video on its official X handle explaining citizens how to identify faulty auto-rickshaw video.
"Wondering how your auto-rickshaw bill is travelling faster than light? No rocket science - here’s a simple guide to help you identify whether the Auto Rickshaw meter is faulty or not," the post said.
Explaining in the video, the officer points out at the small red light blinking at the extreme right end of the meter. The officer also explains that there should be only ONE red light after the amount at the meter. The officer also shows how after switching on a button, the meter starts running faster. "Stay aware, identify and complain about faulty meters," the Mumbai police said in its post.
However, soon the Mumbaikars started reacting on the Mumbai Traffic Police's video sharing their experiences. "They kept saying electronic meters can't be tampered. I always called them out. Been happening since 5+ years," said a user Pooja Adu.
A lady commuter posted a video highlighting all three auto rickshaws in Mumbai she travelled in, had the second red light blinking. Several other commuters shared experiences saying they have found many autos with the meters with two red lights.
