I booked a Fast track taxi on 15th August 2013 from Chromepet Airport at 7 PM. After reaching airport, the meter showed Rs.150 and I proceeded to pay it. But driver mentioned that there is a airport ’toll’ of Rs.70 and demanded Rs.250.
I told how come it will become 250 even if add 150 + 70 can become only 230. I asked him to show any receipt for the extra ’toll’ 70 and he mentioned it is a new charge by Airport and all are paying it. Although hesitant, I paid 230 to the driver. He just dropped us immediately in the ’arrival’ area instead of departure just to save the time.
Later I came to know there was no toll charges in the airport and the parking charges applies only if a vehicle stay more than 5 minutes in the airport. Clearly I was duped as the driver left the airport in 5 minutes and made 70 bugs to his pocket.
Always demand receipt for all the charges including parking/toll else they may overcharge.