<ul><li>India's car economy is causing frustration among the middle class, with issues surrounding road infrastructure and costs.</li><li>India's road network is the second largest globally, but with significant differences in quality compared to the US.</li><li>India's car economy model should have followed China's focus on high-speed trains for intercity travel.</li><li>The expansion of India's highway system has been costly for users, especially the small middle class.</li><li>Debt financing for roads in India puts a financial burden on motorists through tolls and fuel costs.</li><li>Heavy taxes on cars and fuel pricing in India are contributing to consumer dissatisfaction.</li><li>Roads have gained prominence over railways in India, impacting freight transport and urbanization.</li><li>In India, roads contribute significantly to carbon emissions compared to the US and China.</li><li>The car-centric economy in India is disproportionately affecting buyers of entry-level vehicles.</li><li>Calls for better public transport in India to alleviate the middle class's reliance on cars have been raised.</li></ul>

India’s Car Economy Leaves The Middle Class Fuming

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