Delhi’s street vendors, who some call ‘oil to city’s engine’, often complain of harassment & eviction, with no institutional mechanisms in place to protect them. That may change soon.
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“Oil to cities engines” ?? Something which is responsible for litter on my street is considered “oil to cities engines” ? No most of these vendors are illegal. My footpaths are occupied by you guys. You don’t even pay taxes on so many occasions. No you are not a positive on our cities.
The only street food I accept are ones who located in designated area with a lot of spaces, like Khau Gali in Mumbai.
“Oil to cities engines” ?? Something which is responsible for litter on my street is considered “oil to cities engines” ? No most of these vendors are illegal. My footpaths are occupied by you guys. You don’t even pay taxes on so many occasions. No you are not a positive on our cities.
The only street food I accept are ones who located in designated area with a lot of spaces, like Khau Gali in Mumbai.