Yesterday, I was traveling in a group of 5 traveller buses and we stopped at a highway dhaba. I asked for a ₹20 cold drink — they charged ₹25. Then I asked for two ₹10 chips packets, and they quoted ₹15 each. I was shocked at the blatant overpricing and decided not to buy anything.
It might seem like a small scam, but think about it: each traveller carries ~250 people, and with just 5 buses a day, that’s nearly 1,25,000 people annually visiting that spot. Now imagine how many such dhabas exist across the country pulling the same trick.
It’s not just about ₹5 here and there — it’s about exploiting travelers who often don’t have other options. This kind of unchecked overcharging needs more awareness and regulation.
Has anyone else faced this?
Comments
They were charging the monopoly price – happens everywhere including the U.K. – so you either buy at what they charge or don’t buy
The driver of the bus gets paid and given free food for stopping at that Dhabas