I have earlier written some tactics and counter-tactics for negotiation with auto walas in Bangalore. In Chennai, the situation is completely different. It is very tough as there is no auto rickshaw meter concept. In Chennai, 'positional negotiation' is the trademark of auto walas and they will say some rough values irrespective of the distance. We will be able to negotiate only if we know the actual distance or have an idea about the area.
The best tactic is - 'Walk Away' philosophy if you find it to be an unresanoble amount. Do not stand and get into negotiation. Do not haste as there are many autos .
If you are boarding from Chennai railway station or Koyambedu bus stand, there is a 'prepaid auto rickshaw counter' that provides the best deal.
I got one prepaid autorickshaw fare pdf from 'The Hindu' newspaper that gives you info about the fares related to Chennai Central Railway station. Refer to http://www.hindu.com/nic/centralprepaidauto.pdf
The same pdf can also be correlated with a small chennai map along with some area knowledge to get an overall idea about the possible fare between the two places, so that it would be handy during negotiation.
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