Why are elevators paid in Georgia, and how much do they cost?
Where coin-operated lifts come from and how to use them.
Short answer
Paid lifts in Georgia are mostly found in old apartment blocks, where residents maintain the lift themselves, and a ride costs a few tetri, usually 10 to 20. You pay with a coin in a box by the door, or in some buildings with a card or a special chip. In new buildings and hotels lifts are usually free.
Why
- After the USSR collapsed, maintaining lifts in old buildings passed to the residents.
- The fee covers the lift's electricity and repairs.
- In new buildings, lift upkeep is included in residents' monthly charges.
Details
Keep small change if you rent a flat in an old building. Residents often buy a token or chip key for their lift, and your landlord may leave you one.
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