No entry' zones mean that they have to follow a long route for which the passenger is not ready to pay. Among other things, Patna is also infamous for its poor roads which makes it harder for them. Crime has increased. It is risky to operate in the night. Many a time, anti-social elements wake them up in the night and force them to accompany them for illegal activities.
Protest leads to beatings and violence.
They also have to suffer at the hands of passengers. Haggling and bargaining by passengers is also common, as rates are not fixed. Rickshaw pulling involves hard physical labour. Vehicular pollution is increasing. Traffic jams are particularly troublesome.