Ever been to India ? If yes , then an Auto-Rikshaw should be well known to you . For those who dont know what an Auto-Rikshaw is , its basically a 3 wheeled cab/taxi which can accomodate about 3-4 members of the public . It is small and it has basic functions of an oil powered vehicle . It is not a sophisticated vehicle .
Anyways , lets leave the vehicle aside for a while .
Auto drivers can be big nuisance at times . They demand charges at rates way higher then the norm value .
Hence , to survive and to prevent being cheated , follow this few tips to always get reasonable rates from the auto drivers :
Research on your destination: Before you jump in an auto rickshaw, make sure you have an idea of the distance to the destination. You can do this by reading a map or asking complete strangers (Yes, this actually works!). The trick to asking complete strangers is that you should always first opt for a couple or people working in a shop.
Communicate with knowledge: Most auto rickshaw drivers will know Hindi and many will also know English. Whichever, language you prefer, make sure you communicate in a non-tourist manner
Insist on going by the fare meter: If you are a foreigner , auto drivers will instantly quote an outrageous figure
Use a map: If you have a mobile, then install Google Maps. The suggested route and distance calculated by Google Maps is usually the shortest. However, the estimated journey time is not.
Avoid being too friendly: Use conversation to extract route information. For example, ask the driver the road names or the names of any large buildings. Your map will most probably display the information.
I guess thats's all I've for today .
Its already late here and I better be going before I miss another day of class .
Till the next post !
Take Care =)
Anyways , lets leave the vehicle aside for a while .
Auto drivers can be big nuisance at times . They demand charges at rates way higher then the norm value .
Hence , to survive and to prevent being cheated , follow this few tips to always get reasonable rates from the auto drivers :
Research on your destination: Before you jump in an auto rickshaw, make sure you have an idea of the distance to the destination. You can do this by reading a map or asking complete strangers (Yes, this actually works!). The trick to asking complete strangers is that you should always first opt for a couple or people working in a shop.
Communicate with knowledge: Most auto rickshaw drivers will know Hindi and many will also know English. Whichever, language you prefer, make sure you communicate in a non-tourist manner
Insist on going by the fare meter: If you are a foreigner , auto drivers will instantly quote an outrageous figure
Use a map: If you have a mobile, then install Google Maps. The suggested route and distance calculated by Google Maps is usually the shortest. However, the estimated journey time is not.
Avoid being too friendly: Use conversation to extract route information. For example, ask the driver the road names or the names of any large buildings. Your map will most probably display the information.
I guess thats's all I've for today .
Its already late here and I better be going before I miss another day of class .
Till the next post !
Take Care =)
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