"Don't Take Taxi At Night": Singapore Tourist On "Things To Avoid In Delhi"

What was meant to be a fun-filled exploration of India’s capital turned into an unsettling journey for the Singapore vlogger and her friend

A travel vlogger from Singapore recently recounted a troubling experience during her visit to Delhi, leaving many on the internet concerned. What was meant to be a fun-filled exploration of India's capital turned into an unsettling journey for the vlogger and her friend. Sharing their story on her Instagram account, she provided three critical tips for tourists visiting the city.

In her post, she said, "Do not take a taxi in the middle of the night." The vlogger explained how she and her friend arrived at the airport late at night and went for a pre-paid taxi after failing to book an Uber. Unfortunately, their troubles began when the driver demanded an additional Rs 200 at the end of the trip and dropped them at a wrong location.

Her second piece of advice was, "Do not give your contact number to a rickshaw driver." While visiting the Jama Masjid area, the duo met a rickshaw driver and shared their number with him. Initially, they believed that paying him Rs 1,000 – around double the price of an Uber – was generous, only to be met with an outrageous demand for Rs 6,000 by the end of the trip.

Finally, she warned travellers, "Do not bring only a credit card instead of cash." Stressing the importance of carrying cash in India, especially when dealing with street vendors, she noted that cash transactions are far more common and often the only accepted payment method.