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.
Tip
Keep 10 and 20 tetri coins handy or ask neighbours how the lift is paid for in your building.
What may differ
In new buildings the lift is usually free, with upkeep included in the management fee.
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