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MUMBAI: The autorickshaw population in Mumbai has crossed a record 2-lakh mark, with nearly 1.4 lakh autos plying in the western suburbs alone. As a result, RTO officials merely slap showcause notices on unscrupulous driver and let them off without seizing the vehicles. So, now almost 1.5 lakh autos will be plying daily to cater to office-goers during rush hour. RTO officials said they carried out regular drives and have suspended several licences besides recovering fines from the errant drivers. “With the auto population increasing, there are many which just loiter on the roads, and add to the congestion..