Prepaid autorickshaw drivers

kiwi_razz · May 13th, 2005, 17:11

Why, of course you'd get a 10Rupee discount (or 10% whichever is higher).

haha.

bingleypeabs · May 16th, 2005, 01:18

Yes, never prepay but always pre-agree price. Hasn't failed me yet.

Nick-H · May 16th, 2005, 01:52

Sometimes the driver will stop for fuel, and sometimes ask for the fare so he can pay for the fuel. I've never had a problem happen with that.

AussieGirl · Jun 5th, 2005, 16:51

The question is, do you want to spend 10 minutes of every journey haggling over a few Rs?

Ask the driver to put on the meter if you want a metered ride. But maybe then he will tell you that the meter is broken, or take you the long way.

I found that walking up to an auto and stating my price was the easiest way to get to my destination. No hassles, no stress and more time to enjoy my holiday. Give them a tip if you are in a good mood.

Putting it all into perspective, we are talking less than $2 for some of these rides. Not worth stressing over.

May 16th, 2005, 01:52	#18
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	Sometimes the driver will stop for fuel, and sometimes ask for the fare so he can pay for the fuel. I've never had a problem happen with that. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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May 13th, 2005, 17:11	#16
kiwi_razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 410	Why, of course you'd get a 10Rupee discount (or 10% whichever is higher). haha.

May 16th, 2005, 01:18	#17
bingleypeabs Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 7	Yes, never prepay but always pre-agree price. Hasn't failed me yet.

Jun 5th, 2005, 16:51	#19
AussieGirl Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 18	The question is, do you want to spend 10 minutes of every journey haggling over a few Rs? Ask the driver to put on the meter if you want a metered ride. But maybe then he will tell you that the meter is broken, or take you the long way. I found that walking up to an auto and stating my price was the easiest way to get to my destination. No hassles, no stress and more time to enjoy my holiday. Give them a tip if you are in a good mood. Putting it all into perspective, we are talking less than $2 for some of these rides. Not worth stressing over.

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