Did you know there are 5 essential free services which the petrol pump owner must ensure. Know about them below
1. Free Air
There is free air to fill in your vehicles tyres which is available at the fuel pump. Even if you do not refuel your vehicle you can still avail the benefit. On the other hand, filling in air in the tyres from shops nearby can cost you upto 100 bucks.
2. Free Water
You are on a long journey and are short of water. Here's what you can do- it's a right according to Govt. guidelines that fresh clean drinking water must be provided.
3. Toilet Facility
Clean toilet facilities should be available at any fuel pump. It is their duty to do so and also to maintain it clean. You can even register complaint if the toilets are not clean.
4. First Aid
Accidents have become very common these days. Either due to reckless driving or drunk driving mishappenings take place every other day. So it is the duty of the petrol pump authorities to ensure first aid facilities at the pump and you can ask for it in case of slight injury etc.
5. Fire Safety
You must have noticed buckets full of sand and fire extinguisher cylinders at the fuel station. In case any incident related to fire happens at the pump, these are used to take control over fire and extinguish it. They cannot charge extra for this.
So next time you visit the fuel station, remember your rights and enjoy free services.
