IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY...

This is so weird, I can write an entire book on DTC bus rides! While some people may consider it 'dumb', I think its the best way to bring ur creativeness into being. The following is an account of what I come across during my journey in a DTC bus (which is now so popular on my blog) almost everyday...

1) The other day, while traveling, i saw a cycle-rickshaw upon which a mobile no. was written-'for service, call pappu on 98.....' Hahaha! I'm not kidding!

2) Whats even more hilarious is to look at cycle rickshaws which have 'CNG vehicle' symbol painted on their seats!

Now, there is one universal truth about auto-rickshaw walas... They act like they are our customers.... Most of us who have taken several autos in our life have to listen to the whims and fancies of the auto walas. If they don't feel like going to a particular place, they'll just drive off. No ifs, not buts, just drive! Okay, so maybe that was a sad one.
Their Favorite pastime: - Bargaining! Over time, I have learnt that if you want to pay a particular amount, say Rs. 100, then always tell them that by meter, it usually costs you Rs. 80... They by themselves will increase the amount to Rs. 100. So technically, though they might think that they've won the bargain, indirectly, it is you who has won it. However, if u tell them that u usually pay Rs. 100, they jack up 20 bucks extra and demand Rs. 120 out of ur purse!
Another tantrum u may come across is their, "Kindly madam, pay Rs. 15 extra since I will not get a customer on the way back" excuse. Also, if they agree to go by the meter, the idiots will purposely take you via the longest route possible to reach your destination.
Yes, smart-really smart. So the next time you think you have paid decently and that u have got 'value for money' just because you have traveled by meter, think again. Live and learn my friend, live and learn....

(c) RADHIKA IYENGAR 2006