What The Old Faithfuls Lack
November 22, 2007 6:54 PM
ELECTRONIC METERS
Most of the old taxis do not have electronic meters. These
new meters are more difficult to rig and can give passengers better
value for money.
MILAGE
The new small cars are much more fuel-efficient and give
much better mileage than old Premier Padminis, says City Taxi Union
president Mushtaq Qureshi. Cabbies can save at least 25 per cent of
their fuel bills if they switch to the new cars.
UPHOLSTERY
The old Premier Padminis, most of which have already seen
their prime, can be a pain. They do not stand any comparison with the
new-generation cars when it comes to passenger comfort.
SPEED
The old, rickety Premier Padminis - with a top speed of
around 50 kmph - can make your journey last much longer than the new
Indicas, Santros and 800s, especially if you are traveling at night or
on empty stretches of road.
DRIVING COMFORT
The new-cars, for obvious reasons, are also much more comfortable for chauffeurs just like they are for passengers.