AP: Personal Cars Used As Taxis Impact State Finances

Some people in Andhra Pradesh are using their personal cars as taxis, which isn't allowed.

Regular taxis have to pay for safety checks, taxes, and insurance, which personal cars avoid.

This means the government misses out on money for important things.

The government is trying to stop this illegal practice by catching and fining these personal car taxis.

Drivers say it's expensive to keep a real taxi running, with insurance and taxes costing a lot.

They used to get help from the government, but that aid has stopped, making it harder to afford the costs.