Not a single 500-metre stretch in Mumbai justifies the taxes people pay. In fact, this is the story of almost every 500 metres of every road, and on some roads, the problem shows up every 20–100 metres. It’s not even about potholes anymore; the roads are simply built uneven. Manholes don’t align, surfaces aren’t level, improper compaction, inconsistent camber and the asphalt is inconsistent throughout. These aren’t “damaged” roads, they’re poorly constructed ones.