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Mumbai Auto Driver's Storage Venture Shut Down by Police

6/12/2025

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An auto driver in Mumbai captured headlines by raking in INR5 to INR8 lakh monthly by providing makeshift storage for items outside the U.S. Consulate. His entrepreneurial spirit was cut short when police stepped in, citing security issues and a lack of legal authorization, reminding him that his license only covers passenger transport.

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An auto driver in Mumbai captured headlines by raking in INR5 to INR8 lakh monthly by providing makeshift storage for items outside the U.S. Consulate. His entrepreneurial spirit was cut short when police stepped in, citing security issues and a lack of legal authorization, reminding him that his license only covers passenger transport.