Charging for both ways (taxis)...

emilii · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:38

Sorry.. this must be a stupid question but I have to ask cause it`s been bothering me

Is it right for the taxis and autorickshaws to charge you also for the return kilometres. I mean... we had to take an autorick for this 30 km journey and he wanted to get payed for the return also. So that makes 60km`s * 4,5 rupees and not just 30 km`s * 4,5 rupees...

In Finland we only pay for those kilometres that we travel with the taxi.

So is this right??

seventies'hippy · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by emilii

Sorry.. this must be a stupid question but I have to ask cause it`s been bothering me

Is it right for the taxis and autorickshaws to charge you also for the return kilometres. I mean... we had to take an autorick for this 30 km journey and he wanted to get payed for the return also. So that makes 60km`s * 4,5 rupees and not just 30 km`s * 4,5 rupees...

In Finland we only pay for those kilometres that we travel with the taxi.

So is this right??

You will be charged both ways, I think in finland like the rest of the world the fare/meter is calculated to include time & petrol both ways. It's just that perhaps we don't question it in our own countries,,,,,,

jyotirmoy · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:43

Look within the metropolitan area taxis or autos are supposed to take one way fare only. In case you are going out of the city or something they may claim a return fare too. Again what ever be the rule some drivers will ask for extra if u r going to a place from where he might not get a passanger for his return trip.... any way he would take this plea to claim his return fare!!!

SHIMLA · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:44

Its not really right for autos and taxis to charge you for return. However, there are some fixed hours - from midnight to 5.00a.m., I think - where they are authorised to charge you half the return fare, in addition to the one way fare.

Someone currently in Mumbai will provide a better answer.

emilii · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:57

Thanks!

GoanCanuck · Apr 8th, 2006, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by emilii

In Finland we only pay for those kilometres that we travel with the taxi.

The taxis in Mumbai and other big cities do not charge you the return fare because they easily get passengers to go in the opposite direction. But in smaller towns this is not the case. A taxi driver in a small town has absolutely no chance of getting a customer to go in the opposite direction and as a result he has no choice but to charge you the return fare.

crvlvr · Apr 10th, 2006, 23:35

like most of the the others have pointed out, it all depends on whether the the the driver can get a return fare in a reasonable time frame after dropping you off. However, he should indicate the "double meter" charge before you engage him. And ofcourse, there are unscrupulous drivers who will try to charge you double any time they can get away with it.

Nick-H · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:11

30Km!!!!!!

Autos make their money out of quick city hops, dropping you in places there is at least a chance of a return fare.

For 30 Kms, expect to be charged for return as well.

goangoangone · Apr 13th, 2006, 08:41

You're lucky they use meters.

Rs4.5 per KM would be luxury.

sudheer poppa · Apr 17th, 2006, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by goangoangone

You're lucky they use meters.

Rs4.5 per KM would be luxury.

Very true... Infact, I would suggest you to talk to the auto/taxi guy before engaing him for the distance.. Sometimes when they demand return fare, before taking him try to negotiate for 1.5x instead of 2x which he is demanding.. Can try a few negotiations before deciding on a driver..

Also hope your back did not hurt after the 30 km drive

joepubli · Apr 18th, 2006, 11:22

I agree. They usually charge for the return trip unless you are hiring out of an airport etc where there is a fixed fee. If you are going to a popular place and there should be people coming the other way you can probably negotiate.

Sounds to me you have a reasonable person. I always try and be a bit generous with these as they dont make much money and need some compensation for not being rip off merchants which some others are!

amarshah · Apr 18th, 2006, 11:34

Hey

Legally you are supposed to charge by the meter. In Mumbai atleast post 12am to 5am there is a night charge which is mentioned in the rate chart. You should insist to see and rate card and pay accordingly.

Other cities there is quite a bit of overcharging as compared to Mumbai.

cheers
Amar

thaneb · Apr 20th, 2006, 23:09

My advice is to discuss this beforehand with your driver. My experience is mainly in non-metropolitan areas and at times if I was getting taken to some out of the way place, especially in the evening, they would want return fare. Often they would offer to wait and give me the return trip for cheaper than the fare was in the first place.

dan37_123 · Apr 21st, 2006, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by emilii

Sorry.. this must be a stupid question but I have to ask cause it`s been bothering me

Is it right for the taxis and autorickshaws to charge you also for the return kilometres. I mean... we had to take an autorick for this 30 km journey and he wanted to get payed for the return also. So that makes 60km`s * 4,5 rupees and not just 30 km`s * 4,5 rupees...

In Finland we only pay for those kilometres that we travel with the taxi.

So is this right??

let us get the math straight

30*4.5= rs 135 = euro 2,70
60*4.5= rs 270= euro 5,40
approximately 1Euro = Rs. 50

AND YOU GET A 30 KM ride for EURO 5.00, and YOU WHINE ABOUT it. Tell me what can you get for Euro 5.00 back home (Europe).

Vow

Dan

Apr 8th, 2006, 12:38	#1
emilii Back to Delhi =)) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 164	Charging for both ways (taxis)... Sorry.. this must be a stupid question but I have to ask cause it`s been bothering me Is it right for the taxis and autorickshaws to charge you also for the return kilometres. I mean... we had to take an autorick for this 30 km journey and he wanted to get payed for the return also. So that makes 60km`s * 4,5 rupees and not just 30 km`s * 4,5 rupees... In Finland we only pay for those kilometres that we travel with the taxi. So is this right?? __________________ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss My homeland http://virtual.finland.fi/Picture_Book

Apr 8th, 2006, 12:44	#4
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,129	Its not really right for autos and taxis to charge you for return. However, there are some fixed hours - from midnight to 5.00a.m., I think - where they are authorised to charge you half the return fare, in addition to the one way fare. Someone currently in Mumbai will provide a better answer. __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Apr 12th, 2006, 22:11	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,765	30Km!!!!!! Autos make their money out of quick city hops, dropping you in places there is at least a chance of a return fare. For 30 Kms, expect to be charged for return as well. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 13th, 2006, 08:41	#9
goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,492	You're lucky they use meters. Rs4.5 per KM would be luxury. __________________ GoanGoan......here

Apr 18th, 2006, 11:34	#12
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 681	Hey Legally you are supposed to charge by the meter. In Mumbai atleast post 12am to 5am there is a night charge which is mentioned in the rate chart. You should insist to see and rate card and pay accordingly. Other cities there is quite a bit of overcharging as compared to Mumbai. cheers Amar __________________ Cheers Amar Year 2008 Trips - http://amards14.googlepages.com/

Apr 8th, 2006, 12:43	#3
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,378	Look within the metropolitan area taxis or autos are supposed to take one way fare only. In case you are going out of the city or something they may claim a return fare too. Again what ever be the rule some drivers will ask for extra if u r going to a place from where he might not get a passanger for his return trip.... any way he would take this plea to claim his return fare!!!

Apr 8th, 2006, 12:57	#5
emilii Back to Delhi =)) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 164	Thanks!

Apr 10th, 2006, 23:35	#7
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,413	like most of the the others have pointed out, it all depends on whether the the the driver can get a return fare in a reasonable time frame after dropping you off. However, he should indicate the "double meter" charge before you engage him. And ofcourse, there are unscrupulous drivers who will try to charge you double any time they can get away with it.

Apr 18th, 2006, 11:22	#11
joepubli Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: london Posts: 89	I agree. They usually charge for the return trip unless you are hiring out of an airport etc where there is a fixed fee. If you are going to a popular place and there should be people coming the other way you can probably negotiate. Sounds to me you have a reasonable person. I always try and be a bit generous with these as they dont make much money and need some compensation for not being rip off merchants which some others are!

Apr 20th, 2006, 23:09	#13
thaneb Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 65	My advice is to discuss this beforehand with your driver. My experience is mainly in non-metropolitan areas and at times if I was getting taken to some out of the way place, especially in the evening, they would want return fare. Often they would offer to wait and give me the return trip for cheaper than the fare was in the first place.

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