I am so terrified to get behind the wheel of a car on the roads of Delhi, so my only recourse in Delhi is to be driven around. It is not terribly expensive (about Rs 7000/Month or about $150/Month) - so it worth my peace of mind and the peace of the city for me not to be behind a wheel.
But being driven around is only part of the perks of having a driver I am just learning. My driver is also a MAN FRIday - meaning my right hand man. He will run my errands for me - like going to the chemist shop or to the grocery store. More importantly, I never have to really worry about parking - he drops at the front steps and picks me up right where he left me. Ofcourse, he has a mobile to constantly keep in sync with me. But the best part is that he goes and picks up fresh lunch for me. I guess all these tasks also keep him busy during the day - ok maybe he does not feel the same way.
There are some downsides. My total mobility depends upon him. If he is late, I am late to the office. And more than that - my whole life is in his hands given the crazy driving that happens around here. SO is my physical safety since Delhi is still not the ideal place for a single woman after 8 or 9 pm. But the worse part is no privacy - he also always KNOWS where I am. There is no lurching away.
Having a driver net net is really awesome. I guess the tradeoffs are worth it. I am beginning to enjoy this - so much so - I am beginning to think how did I ever survive without one!
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