Mumbai Autorickshaw Union

As Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray's body was consigned to flames at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai on Sunday, the city wore a deserted look with most public transport staying off the roads. The situation, though, is likely to change today as taxis and autorickshaws will ply normally.

Shiv Sena has opposed the autorickshaw strike on Monday called by union leader Sharad Rao in the protest against mandatory installation of e-meters among other demands. Former MLC Anil Parab, who heads Sena's auto union, told reporters that its 30,000 members would ply their autos tomorrow and are prepared to "teach a lesson" to the elements trying...

While commuters in Mumbai are held to ransom by frequent auto strikes, Bollywood stars are shunning their luxury wheels to hop into the humble autos.

As Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray's body was consigned to flames at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai on Sunday, the city wore a deserted look with most public transport staying off the roads. The situation, though, is likely to change today as taxis and autorickshaws will ply normally.

Shiv Sena has opposed the autorickshaw strike on Monday called by union leader Sharad Rao in the protest against mandatory installation of e-meters among other demands. Former MLC Anil Parab, who heads Sena's auto union, told reporters that its 30,000 members would ply their autos tomorrow and are prepared to "teach a lesson" to the elements trying...

While commuters in Mumbai are held to ransom by frequent auto strikes, Bollywood stars are shunning their luxury wheels to hop into the humble autos.