The rains have made it a bit more cumbersome for commuters. And, there is no chance of zooming in and around Chennai with the clogged roads and hidden potholes. Luckily some strangers mark off dangerous areas with tree branches – oh the irony!
Ride the tide?
Commuters who enjoys riding their two-wheelers are now pushed to take the public transport, as the roads are rather rough and filled with a concoction of who knows what with the rainwater. Lets say one has to walk from certain stop to their workplace that’s just counterintuitive.
Cabs – the lesser of the devil
Rental cabs come in to save the day (or so it seems) with their door to door service; if you are ready for the random surges and artificial demands. Corporate people have got accustomed to traveling via cabs as opposed to trains or buses, as they seem cheaper in the short run; similar understanding towards credit cards and food delivery apps.
The autos
If it seems, I’m a little against the ‘surge pricing’ and ‘high demands’ of the cab providers, I’m all up against the autos! And, you will find a good reason for it.
The lack of empathy for once, the drivers are pushed to earn a certain amount per day – say their target. An intelligent person would spread around that target into micro-targets and earn them through the day. Which is not the case with these auto men, they opt to fool a rider into earning their whole days target with a single ride. Have they become lazy or greedy I haven’t the slightest.
The solution
It is hard to keep things simple, as the advent of tech pushes us towards artificial luxury. Instead of becoming a slave to a fleeting moment of comfort and paying undue amount later, one must think of using the various options in a prudent manner in order to strike the balance of comfort and cost-effectiveness.
If you could, please spice it up with a bit of metro, MTC and a walk. Walking is always good for you, and is far better than getting stuck in the traffic amongst polluted fumes.
Have a swift & healthy journey everyday commuters!
Amiable Thoughts 