Taking the Auto

One of the major modes of transport here in India is riding the auto rickshaw or “auto” for short. These are equipped with three wheels and are driven by men wearing brown uniforms. They have meters but are never used. Instead you must bargain the price with the driver before getting on. Some are honest but others will double the price if they see you’re a foreigner. It helps to ask the hotel what to expect to pay for the fare so you have some bargaining power.