Aata Maajhi Satakli ! Verbal Fight Among Ticket Holders and Ticketless Travellers on Churchgate Virar AC Local Train Go Viral
Aata Maajhi Satakli ! Verbal Fight Among Ticket Holders and Ticketless Travellers on Churchgate Virar AC Local Train Go Viral
In Mumbai, where a multitude of people commute daily by train, an incident caught on video sheds light on the escalating problem of fare evasion, especially in the air-conditioned (AC) local trains.
Every day, countless individuals utilize the Mumbai local train network, opting for a mode of transportation that offers affordability. However, the prevalence of fare evasion has become a concerning issue, extending even to the AC local trains, which operate at a higher cost.
Controversies surrounding fare evasion are not new to Mumbai’s public transportation system. Disputes between conductors, Ticket Checking Collectors (TCC), and passengers over tickets are a common sight. These disputes, often minor at the beginning, can quickly escalate into heated confrontations.
The recent incident in question involved two youths traveling without tickets in an AC local train headed to Virar. Passengers on board informed them of the specific nature of the compartment, initiating a conversation. However, what started as a discussion soon turned into a disagreement.
Upon hearing the commotion, the on-duty ticket inspection team swiftly intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further. The contentious interaction involved pass holders expressing their grievances against the two ticketless passengers.
Further investigation revealed that the ticketless travelers were handed over to the Nalasopara Railway Protection Force (RPF) for appropriate action. However, the situation took a violent turn when other passengers, angered by the evasion of fares, physically assaulted one of the youths.
In their defense, the two young individuals claimed they were unaware of the need for tickets in the AC local compartment and accused the Ticket Checkers (TCs) of misbehavior. The incident, captured on video, has sparked strong reactions from netizens, prompting a debate on the broader issue of fare evasion in Mumbai’s local trains.
The incident highlights the dichotomy between passengers who responsibly purchase passes or AC local tickets for a more comfortable journey and those who evade fares, causing disruptions and even violence during transit. As conflicts for standing and seating spaces escalate within the crowded railway carriages, there is a growing demand for the implementation of robust ticketing systems at railway stations to curb fare evasion. The question remains: when will decisive action be taken to address this escalating issue in Mumbai’s local trains?
