Petrol punch

Petrol punch

It’s back in the news again. The hike in petrol prices. Everyone’s back at the guessing game — will it go up by Rs. 2 or Rs. 4. And what does the common man do? With the city bursting at its seams with a never-ending stream of two a nd four wheelers, will this be the solution to crammed roads, making most commuters switch over to public transport? Or… may be not. For most of the BMTC buses look like they are transporting human sandwiches! People are hanging out on footboards, putting their lives in danger.

So how does the city come to terms with the price hike? Or is it just one more hike, like the milk price hike, where you will pay and get on with life, whatever the hike, despite grumblings and protests? Even if you are the kind that is considering making a switch to electric or gas vehicles, eco- friendly vehicles don’t come any cheaper.

Then why does the government not do anything to help the situation?

What does the common man have in mind? How will the hike in petrol prices affect him?

MetroPlus got out to the streets to hear people’s angst.

I have a car pool system with colleagues. So I save up on that front.


Even otherwise, I live close to my work place, so I don’t spend much time or money on conveyance.

Generally my commuting is also very less.

Ambrish,
Professional


The petrol price hike is going to slow down the Indian economy. The market and roads are brimming with two and four-wheelers. The government should provide us with proper transport , what with all that money it takes in the form of tax.

Kiran,
Professional

If it goes on like this, then the middle class will suffer the most. The price even before this hike was high for the common man.


Many will have to switch over to alternative mode of transportation, no matter how difficult it gets.

Padma,
Housewife

Bangalore has the highest petrol hike compared to other metros. To help, the government should do something.


For us its ok, as the company pays for our transport.

But what about the others? They are so badly hit.

Poonam,
Assistant Manager