Under the relentless midday sun, commuters line up for taxis, navigating streets clogged with traffic and stretched-thin transportation options. What should be a simple ride turns into a daily test of patience and endurance, as people sweat through the scorching heat, bags in hand and schedules to keep. The recent spike in fuel prices has only made the ordeal tougher, driving up taxi fares and leaving many struggling. Across the city, this daily battle reflects a growing tension between rising costs and the basic need to move.

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