Comments on: ME AND MY NAVIGATOR- By Kapil Aggarwal

By: Daljit Madan

Daljit Madan — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:24:30 +0000

GPS has fooled many at one time or the other.
Need to cross check besides depending on GPS. I prefer to keepchecking with locals enroute.

By: HS Bedi

HS Bedi — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:27:00 +0000

It was a serious shortcoming of the Navigator and difficult to reason why it did so. Glad that Mr Aggarwal and his son could finally make it to their destination. An interesting read.

By: Maj Gen Inderjit Kashyap

Maj Gen Inderjit Kashyap — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:59:06 +0000

Sometime ago, we awaited the arrival of guests from Delhi & being past the estimated time of their arrival, I decided to wait another 15 minutes to take into account the hazards of Delhi traffic & the resultant delay. When 15 minutes extra time went past, I decided to call up the guests, our Samdhan, to enquire. After a few repeats we finally got connected & she explained that they were in an unfamiliar area & should be reaching in another 45 minutes or so.
On arrival, they were all fatigued by then, hence first task was to offer water & cold drinks before making any queries. After they settled down, asked as to what were the reasons for the delay in their journey. It turned out that at a Y junction the GPS pointed in a direction & when that was followed, they journeyed away from Noida onto an Expressway. This in turn forced a travel of a good 10 kms before they could take a U Turn & travel towards Noida, the destination. Lessons, as mentioned use of local guides can be of great help whenever the GPS route appears doubtful.

By: HPS

HPS — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:47:05 +0000

Interesting read and can relate to the article. GPS invariably puts the travellers to unwanted risks mostly it’s unexpected turning into narrow lanes and sometimes unpaved roads by its continuous endeavour to take the shortest route. Personally experienced it at 03 different cities where GPS made us choose the narrowest of road despite alternate and better road available. it’s earnest prayers that allows one to reach destination without any damage to the vehicle and emotional scars????
Feel choosing the bus(public transport) option on the Maps can help avoid unwanted short cuts. Plus as Surjit uncle says go for an older car and hire a local driver to beat GPS blues.
Happy n safe travels for the readers.

By: Ashwani

Ashwani — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:56:13 +0000

Love how your GPS went from guide to comedian! Who knew getting lost could be so entertaining? Great read!

By: MJS Syali

MJS Syali — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:32:14 +0000

Enjoyed reading both the article and the tail piece

By: Paramjit Singh

Paramjit Singh — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:25:45 +0000

Very nicely written!!