Colaba Residents Seek Action on Encroachments, Taxis and Parking

Residents in Colaba held a meeting about problems in their neighborhood.

They talked about cars parked in ways that block narrow roads.

They also complained about hawkers using sidewalks, leaving less space for people walking.

Residents said some private and illegal taxis are parked in nearby lanes.

They claimed that more than 80 such taxis are causing problems.

They also raised concerns about traffic rule violations and law and order.

The residents said authorities have not taken enough action.

They plan to meet senior city and traffic officials.

Their goal is to make the streets safer and easier to use.