[madmax108]

Ironically, in multiple parts of India, auto-rickshaw drivers are infamous for having rigged price meters, or flat out refuse to use the meter. Bangalore auto drivers have their unofficial motto as "One-and-half" which basically means you have to pay 1.5x what the government stipulated rate meter reads at the end of your trip.

Uber, in these cases, is a breath of fresh air. Upfront pricing, reasonably friendly drivers, decent customer service in case of issues etc. is very welcome, even if it involves waiting for 2-5 mins. I'd rather wait for a cab than have insults hurled at me for not wanting to get ripped off. :/