Mumbai: Fewer autos, taxis; trains normal

May 31, 2012 09:31

The BJP has demanded a rollback in petrol prices by this evening. In Mumbai, at this hour, train services are running as usual, as is BEST. In fact, BEST has promised additional services if required.

Fewer autorickshaws on the roads since the Sena-led unions are probably enforcing the strike. Early hours yet, more on this when we get it.

The bigger unions led by Sharad Rao and A L Quadros said their autos and taxis will ply.

Yesterday, Maharashtra home minister R R Patil held a marathon meeting with top police officials to chart out the strategy for the bandh today.

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