Travel in Mumbai is all about making adjustments. Whether it is travelling in local trains, taxis, rickshaws or even bikes, we Mumbaikars learn to accommodate people even in the smallest of spaces.
As Mumbaikars, we travel through hammering rains and eternal traffic while managing to cram ourselves into the packed locals and come out of it during peak hours. If a local train is meant to fit 50 people we can easily accommodate 200. Hanging off from buses and trains is child’s play for most Mumbaikars. A rickshaw could even squeeze in two other people next to the driver if needed.
We could also fit a family of 4 onto one single bike if we absolutely must, all with the simple skill of adjustment. As Mumbai lacks adequate space with people constantly battling to get to some place, we Mumbaikars have mastered the art of ‘adjusting’ in just about every travel situation.
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