10 Reasons to be Happy during an Autorickshaw strike in Mumbai

Mumbai is getting baked at 33 degree Celsius. The Autorickshaws are on strike (nearly 80,000 in the suburbs alone). Buses and trains are overflowing with people (as if they were any better earlier). In short, the common man is deprived of one of the most preferred modes of public transport. We Mumbaikars hate this. We all curse it.

I kept grumbling about this until I decided to see the 'sunny side up'. Why not just look at some of the advantages of the strike and feel happy! So here are 10 reasons to be happy about the autorickshaw strike. 

1. Roads in Mumbai are less congested during Rickshaw strikes. Hence, other vehicles move faster and its easier to cross roads.
2. Less air and noise pollution!! I don't have to explain how much this means to our dear city. 
3. We all know about the rigged meters and we sometimes keep staring at it before arguing with rickshaw driver. During strikes, one does not have to worry about the meters!
4. Malls, Multiplexes and some gardens see an increase in revenue, as lovebirds miss their 'cozy spot' in the rick. ;-)
5. Most of us end up walking to destinations nearby. Walking is good for health!
6. It isn't unusual to come across cases of road rage and car drivers fighting with rickshaw drivers. Strike brings more peace to Mumbai roads.
7. No matter what, we all pray that the strike should not continue for more than a day. This leads to 'Collective prayers for greater good of the society'...something which we don't do regularly. ;-)
8. A good excuse for students to bunk college (teachers too get a break from the brats!).
9. Its great to see Mumbaikars helping each other...pooling cars...giving lifts to strangers. A true example of 'Unity in Adversity'.
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 Let me leave the 10th reason to you. Factual, funny or weird..whatever it may be...jot it down in the comment box and hit the button. It may make someone smile!