Mumbai's CNG Crisis Brings City to a Standstill: Auto Fares Soar, Cab Shortage Hits Airport
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{ "title": "Mumbai's CNG Crisis Brings City to a Standstill: Auto Fares Soar, Cab Shortage Hits Airport", "article": "Mumbai is grappling with a severe CNG crisis after a major gas pipeline was damaged, disrupting supply to thousands of autorickshaws, taxis, and other CNG-run vehicles. The damage, caused by third-party interference with GAIL's main gas supply pipeline, has led to a shortage of CNG at many pumps, causing long queues and a scarcity of vehicles. As a result, auto fares have skyrocketed, with drivers charging up to ₹500 for short distances. Residents have taken to social media to express their frustration, with some even opting for work-from-home due to the unavailability of autos and high fares. The shortage has also affected cab services at the Mumbai Airport, with many passengers facing difficulties in finding rides. Several cab drivers have resorted to operating on petrol due to the scarcity of CNG. MGL has assured that the gas supply will be restored by Tuesday noon, but the crisis has already caused significant disruptions to daily life in the city. School buses have been forced to combine routes, and many drivers have lost income due to the prolonged queues at CNG pumps. The authorities have been urged to take action to mitigate the crisis, with leaders of the union representing black-and-yellow taxis and autorickshaws demanding compensation for drivers who have lost income due to the outage."
