Mumbai: A Mumbaikar has highlighted the issue of two-wheelers speeding on footpaths. This concern came to light on Monday when the user posted about it on X. The incident occurred on Malad West Link Road, and according to the user, it's a daily occurrence.
The user reported an issue stating, "Outside Malad West metro station, Link Road, Bollards removed, two-wheelers driving past at speed on footpaths, endangering the life of people walking on the footpath. How is it allowed? Also, he added "Daily routine, same place, Malad West Link Road just below the metro station."
Outside Malad West metro station, Link Road, Bollards removed, 2 wheelers driving past at speed on footpaths , endangering life of people walking on footpath.
— Mr. Shah (@kuntal_indian) January 9, 2025
How is it allowed ?@MTPHereToHelp @CMOMaharashtra @MumbaiPolice @mybmc @MNCDFbombay @RoadsOfMumbai pic.twitter.com/z0BkiSbmgJ
The post was made by the account @kuntal_indian, where t user discussed a specific issue. Acknowledging his concerns, the BMC responded with, "We have informed the concerned Traffic Division for necessary action."
We have informed Goregaon Traffic Division for the necessary action
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) January 9, 2025
Check Comments on the Post
Today at Arora signal near kings circle, there was a @MTPHereToHelp at the signal, and people were still going wrong side towards chaar rasta. 2 broke the red light without any worries.
— Keyboard Warrior (@im_mumbiker) March 17, 2025
Many users participated in commenting on a post in which a user stated that at the Arora signal near King's Circle, there were Mumbai traffic police present, yet people continued to drive the wrong way towards Chaar Rasta. Two drivers even ran the red light without any concern. In response, another user stated that "no one takes the police seriously anymore; they have become a joke".
Signals on malad west link road are the most neglected i feel. Mitch chowki signal is a huge pain. None of the 6 major signals from inorbit to mitch chowki have timers on them.
— Vaibhav Jain (@Vaibhavjain009) March 18, 2025
A user expressed their frustration about the traffic signals on Malad West Link Road, stating, "The signals are the most neglected. The Mitch Chowki signal is a huge inconvenience. None of the six major signals from Inorbit to Mitch Chowki have timers." On the other hand, another user reported issues at Warden Road and Kemps Corner, saying, "The police do nothing. Senior citizens have been injured multiple times."