Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Mumbai Police Shut Down Auto Driver's Bag Storage Service
An auto driver in Mumbai started a bag storage service for people going to the US Consulate, and it got very popular.
People liked it because the US Consulate doesn't let you bring in bags.
A LinkedIn post said the driver made a lot of money.
But the police closed the service down.
They said the driver did not have the right permits to do it and that it could be a security risk.
The police also told the drivers to stop doing this.
An auto-rickshaw driver in Mumbai offered a bag storage service for US visa applicants.
The service gained attention after a viral LinkedIn post.
The driver reportedly claimed monthly earnings of ₹5-8 lakh.
Mumbai Police intervened and shut down the operation.
Police cited lack of licenses and security concerns as reasons for the closure.
- Who
- Auto-rickshaw drivers and Mumbai Police
- What
- Bag storage service for US visa applicants
- When
- Following a viral LinkedIn post
- Where
- Outside the US Consulate in Mumbai
- Why
- Drivers lacked required licenses and due to security concerns
Driver's Perspective
Police Perspective
Service Legality
Driver's Perspective
The driver was providing a needed service.
Police Perspective
Police stated the driver did not possess the necessary licenses to offer the service.
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Service
- Bag storage
- Clientele
- US Visa Applicants
- Fee
- ₹1,000 per bag
- Monthly Earnings (claimed)
- ₹5-8 lakh
- Police Action
- Service shut down
- Reason for Closure
- Lack of licenses and security risk
Sources
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