When traveling to the railway station from Mahalaxmipuram bus stop to Okhlipuram by auto, I realized the meter was running rather unusually fast.
The exact distance between the Mahalaxmipurambus stop and Okhlipuram is 5kms. However, this one ended up showing 7kms. I picked up a conversation with the driver quite frankly by telling him that there's something wrong with his digital meter. I travel every weekend and I know the exact distance and fare.
I was expecting him to pick up a fight like typical auto drivers in Bangalore do. However, I was surprised. He just turned and said 'Ok sir, you pay only what is the right amount'. I paid him the correct 1-1/2 charge fare which I generally pay and left.
But yes, I was impressed that there are few folks who are willing to be truthful. Let there be more of this kind.
The exact distance between the Mahalaxmipurambus stop and Okhlipuram is 5kms. However, this one ended up showing 7kms. I picked up a conversation with the driver quite frankly by telling him that there's something wrong with his digital meter. I travel every weekend and I know the exact distance and fare.
I was expecting him to pick up a fight like typical auto drivers in Bangalore do. However, I was surprised. He just turned and said 'Ok sir, you pay only what is the right amount'. I paid him the correct 1-1/2 charge fare which I generally pay and left.
But yes, I was impressed that there are few folks who are willing to be truthful. Let there be more of this kind.
:) let there be more of this kind
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