News: Gated Society Buggies Called ’Personal Cabs’ by Residents-25-03-2026

Shared facilities in gated communities, such as golf carts and club amenities, are being treated by some residents as private conveniences, homebuyers have complained on Reddit, setting off arguments over fairness and accountability.

In large residential complexes in cities such as Bengaluru and Mumbai, buggies introduced to ferry people between towers and entry gates have become a source of disputes. Redditors said the services are paid for from maintenance charges collected from all owners, yet are not used equitably.

One user described the buggy in his society as among its most misused amenities, with some people treating it like their own vehicle. He said an upgrade was now planned at the cost of maintenance funds, and that he would prefer the facility be removed altogether.

Others said the trouble lay in how the amenity was used, not in its existence. One resident said the buggy was often occupied for short, non-essential trips. Another alleged preferential access, with certain residents scheduling daily pickups as though it were their Uber. That user said the service was meant for older residents and others needing assistance, but the rules were ignored because society members and families influenced staff and security, leaving the elderly and people with luggage to wait or walk.

The discussion also revived the question of whether residents should pay for amenities they do not use. Some asked why maintenance money should go into upgrading facilities they rarely use. Others disagreed strongly. One Redditor said he disliked the "I don’t use this, so why should I pay" argument, pointing out that elevators, swimming pools and sports courts are shared infrastructure that defines community living.

He added that gated societies today differ from older ones where every paisa was counted, and that as long as there is no corruption, such amenities make life more livable than what the government provides outside. Those who want only the bare minimum, he said, should choose buildings without amenities, such as a standalone plot with eight or 10 apartments and a parking lot, instead of booking in a gated society and making life miserable for others.

Many residents blamed weak enforcement by managing committees, saying rules limiting buggy use to the elderly or those in genuine need exist on paper but are not implemented. Suggestions included separate transport for housekeeping and gardening staff, stricter usage norms and monitoring.

Some advised taking the matter to the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) or a general body meeting. One resident recommended bringing a resolution with options, calling it among the easiest issues to fix.

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