so yes, quick note for all those travelling to India in the future. one of the Italian interns told me how to use the rickshaw! you tap the meter to tell them to zero it. and then this is the important point... what it says on the meter is NOT the price. you have to divide it by 3 and then you get the price. in the night you divide it by 2 to get the price. and if they try to cheat you. ask for the chart. they keep it hidden. they have to keep it by law. and also no rickshaw driver knows street names. so no point knowing them. they only know landmarks! so you have to tell them landmarks if you want to get anywhere because they'll just pretend to know the street and take you here there and everywhere. like i said, they should tell you this kinda information on the plane or something!
Wow!! That is insightful, there's a science behind the rickshaw journey! Who knew eh?.... lol You're right, there should be a manual or something. Well done for finding out within the first few days!! :D You can put your Indian accent on hold now :) x x x
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