In cities like Mumbai only Taxis rule either having fare-meter installed or not. In many incidents you find bargaining between taxi drivers and customers although Indian Government strictly imposed rules to install fare-meter installed to protect customers from unfair charges. As you see sharing auto rikshaw, there are also sharing Taxis which float on road for shorter distances, normally from one point to another.
After the entry of private parties, there was drastic change in fare and services. Private services focused on customer attracting strategies which leveraged their profits.
Tips and tricks while getting into a cab:
- If you are a lady or feel dizzy then first before your entry into the cab try to remember number plate or try to note the taxi number.
- If you are trying to enter into private cab then you will find their cab code on the cab. Ensure the cab provides correct details in terms of its name Ex: ABC travels may pose you ABD travels and cheat you
- If you are opting for bargaining then tell him exactly where you want to go and ask him what exactly the fare he is going to charge.
- If you are going on a cab which has fare-meter installed then have a glance on initial reading and its reading. If you find abnormal then intimate the driver before going long drive.
- Once you reach your destination then try to give round figure ex: if fare costs you Rs.47 the try to give 50.
- Don’t pay him extravagantly, it may raise doubt on you or may give unnecessary doubts on you.
- Be polite with the driver and don’t forget him to say “have a nice day”.
