Student Budget

Lalparmawii, 19, Mumbai, India

As a student on a student budget, I wish I could spend less money on travel. I live close to Cotton Green station but that doesn't matter because the closest stop to college is 4kms away. So even if I took the train(which is a lot cheaper) I wouldn't be saving anything because I'd have to take a cab to college anyway. Everyday I take a cab to college, the journey is close to 30 mins and the distance 6kms, I reckon I spend close to 58$(5000 INR) a month. 

If you're wondering about buses, well I guess it takes dedication to take the bus daily. I'd have to wake up an hour early and wait for the bus for at least 20 mins (if I'm lucky). I suppose I am lucky though,that cabs are still a viable option of travel for me.I have classmates who live 2 hrs or more away and who have to get up as early as 4/5am to get ready for college. They have to take a rickshaw to the train station, board the train and then take a cab to college again. 

Yes travel in the city is a huge pain! Also you have to plan everything in advance because life in the city is like clockwork(you do not want to board a train during rush hour!).