Rules of Engaging An Auto-Rickshaw in Chennai!

In these times when  people have been made aware of the Hazards involved in taking an Auto Rickshaw in Chennai and are trying to put an end to it - LinkHere . , most of the people in this city are content to perpetuate the status quo and the monopoly of the Auto drivers , and there are some who are not ; they will have to walk!


 So here are a few tips on how to reach your destination sound! ( cannot promise your safety though!).

• Never ever mention the word "Meter" to an Auto-driver ,It will be treated as a cuss word and he will take it as an insult to his profession and will literally violate you, your parents,grand parents and your grand children are no exception.

• Never take an Auto that's in the stand, always stop a running auto, its safer - Believe me!!

• You don't choose the destination or the way, its the Auto-driver's and if that's a common Interest of both , then it is a Win-Win situation otherwise you are screwed.

• If the Auto driver gives you a look like he is disgusted with you since you are trying to give him herpes or gonorrhea , It just means he is not going that way , so will-not take you there.

• Its better to learn the words like 'Kaithe', 'Kasmaalam' , 'Saavu Grakki' , 'Otha' , 'Baadu' and a few other's before taking an Auto, so as to know whether he is swearing or just involving in a casual talk, cos you'll never know the difference.

• Careful not to Insult or look-down upon the Auto-drivers because they always earn more than you and you'll know that at the end of the trip.

• Better talk and sort out the wage before sitting inside the Auto, If you don't, then someone's gonna be penniless at the end of the month

Following these simple rules, I cannot promise you that your Chennai-Auto-Drive will be joy ride but at-least you'll know why the hell the Auto-driver is angry at your Great Grandma cheating on your Great Granpa!

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