And in BOM at least if the taxi driver doesnt turn the meter on right at the start of the trip .. ignore him and move to the next taxi.
Or book your taxi online at
www.merucabs.com - renault logan type aircon sedans at INR 15 per kilometer, metered.
Originally Posted by
PTravel
A terrifying experience, and I'm glad you came out fine, except for the loss of a little money.
With all due respect, however, you did two things wrong:
1. NEVER go with a tout. This is true anywhere in the world. I've not been to BOM, but at the other Indian airports I've seen, the taxis are all parked in a designated area and the drivers tend to know each other.
2. NEVER go anywhere in a taxi that won't provide a rate quote, even if it's approximate.
I'm sure you know these rules but your exhaustion got in the way of your better judgment. Anyway, you did the right thing by cooperating with the robbery (and that's what it was).