Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Transport in Delhi - Auto-rickshaws

Transport in Delhi - Auto-rickshaws

The auto rickshaws (sometimes called Auto) are an

important and popular means of public transportation in

Delhi, as they charge a lower fare than taxis. Hiring an

Auto in Delhi is very tricky, as few auto-drivers accept

standard meter charges. The typical method is to haggle

for an agreeable rate. It is typical for the rate to be

almost doubled after 11 p.m. With the introduction of

electronic meters, the tamperability of meters has

reduced, and a stronger jurisdiction for a sanctioning

body has forced more auto-rickshaws to comply with the

meter-based charging scheme. However, it is common for

the meters of auto-rickshaws to be "broken" or

disregarded by their drivers. This rarely is a source of

conflict because the fares charged are modest,

particularly by western standards.



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