Desi Auto-Rickshaws for Dummies

Desi Auto-Rickshaws for Dummies

Advantages

1. A refreshing breeze
2. Relatively low fees
3. A cool breeze
   
4. An oppurtunity to order someone around
5. Did I mention the breeze?
   
6. If you don't find one, you get exercise!
   

Disadvantages

1. Maintenence of Roads-low
   
2. Regard for speed-low
3. Regard for other drivers-also low
4. If you don't find one, you have to walk!
   

As you can see, the Advantages far outnumber the Disadvantages. Therefore, it is obviously a wonderful idea to use the Desi Public Transportation System of auto-rickshaws to its fullest. Now that you've decided to use them, here are a few hints to help enjoy your Indian experience.

Helpful Tips

1. Night is more expensive than day
2. Try to bargain
3. Watch out for rude and insolent drivers
4. Tap on shoulder when giving a direction