[Resolved]  Rto, Mumbai — Auto Fare

Auto fare in mumbai suburban is already on higher side - due to various reasons. However, in addition to higher fares, auto meters of most (80%) of auto run in mumbai are faster then what it supossed to be. If you want to check, you can select sample distance (more than say 3km) & for a week - on daily basis - travel to that distance with different auto's but same time. You will get different meter reading daily. If you have guts & start arguring, 25% chances to get charge lower than metered fare. Upon inquiry with one of auto driver, he said that outside RTO offices, they find garages / young boys helping to manipulate meter - after RTO verification.
However, to curb this & save yourself, if you are travelling for far distance with probability of charges of more than Rs. 50 then before you board, try to negotiate with auto driver for lumpsum charges - instead of meter. You can negotiate for Rs. 10 or 15 or even 20 less than meter charge or any other lumpsum amount. 90% cases - you will get success.