Autorickshaws in Hyderabad should be metered, though it can be difficult for non-locals to find an autorickshaw driver who agrees to a metered fare. (This is especially true when hailing an auto in front of a 5 star hotel and near Hi-Tech area.) However, Traffic police are very helpful and will help engage an Auto with metered fare. Autos can carry a maximum of 3 passengers excluding the driver, but it is common to find them being overloaded to carry up to six passengers. The minimum fare is Rs 14 which covers the first 1.6 km. Each additional km is another Rs 8. There are also shared 8 seater Maxi Vans available to and fro from the suburbs to a main location of the city in that direction. Fares are mostly 2 rupees more than bus fares, but are far more comfortable and fast for short distances upto 5 km. Fix the fare before you step into the autorickshaw.
Auto Drivers in Hyderabad are not very cooperative and demand a higher fare even though the fare has been increased from Rs 12 to Rs 14. Be careful and it is advised to keep extra change with you since most of the auto drivers will claim that they don't have change, even if they have.
Reckless driving is very common in this city.
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