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TAXI / CABBIES: Why thou has created those Mumbai taxi drivers?
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  • Updated By Tijavi on August 12, 2004
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  • Mumbai's ubiquitous black and yellow cabs - Mumbai
    Mumbai's ubiquitous black and
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    Cab drivers in Mumbai are no way better than their Manila counterparts. I think they are even worse! Before taking one, you will be well advised to confirm how you will be charged - whether fixed rate or by their antiquated meters. If it's through the latter, you should ask for the conversion table to determine the exact amount you should pay. Of course, you are always free to add extra to a friendly and helpful cabbie.

    Whether they speak English or not is another matter, though. :-)

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    TAXI / CABBIES: Taxi drivers may tell you the...
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  • By missneelam on August 27, 2002
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  • Taxi drivers may tell you the hotel you want is full, closed, burnt down or whatever, it's because he wants to take you to one that will pay him commission. Treat touts with suspicion. And to avoid this problem, book your hotel room well in Advance.
    PLAN AHEAD!

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    TAXI / CABBIES: Local Cabbies/Rickshaws: They...
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  • By ASHFAQUE on August 26, 2002
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  • TAXI / CABBIES - Mumbai
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    Local Cabbies/Rickshaws: They try to fleece you by asking for as much as 3 times the actual fare. TIP- Ask for the Tariff card and then pay accordingly. URL to correct fare for taxis and auto-rickshaws http://www.mumbai-central.com/imp_info/fares.html#taxi

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    TAXI / CABBIES: The cabbies They often would...
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  • By Sunflora on August 26, 2002
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  • The cabbies

    They often would quote you an exorbitant price upon arrival at your location. You will notice that there is a meter on the front, sometimes on the outside of the the cab. That is your metered fare. The driver also has a fare chart with details of the corresponding fare for the meter reading. Make sure you ask to check the fare chart to make sure that he is not over quoting you.

    I found that if you hail a cab from outside a Hotel or a tourist attraction, the cab driver is more likely to try and overcharge you.

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    TAXI / CABBIES: BEWARE
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  • Updated By Amitu on August 25, 2002
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  • TAXI / CABBIES - Mumbai
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    Local Cabbies/Rickshaws: They try to fleece you by asking for as much as 3 times the actual fare.
    TIP- Ask for the Tariff card and then pay accordingly.
    URL to correct fare for taxis and auto-rickshaws http://www.mumbai-central.com/imp_info/fares.html#taxi

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    TAXI / CABBIES: at airport or train station,...
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  • By Pierre_Rouss on August 24, 2002
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  • at airport or train station, confirm cab fare BEFORE you leave. Be aware of how much it should be and refuse if too expansive. Try to find a 'cool cab' not only for the air conditioning but also because of high pollution in Bombay.

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    TAXI / CABBIES: Meter
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  • TAXI / CABBIES - Mumbai
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    Taxi and rickshaws are provided by the meter which observes a fixed rate. If you are a westerner or easterner They may fool you.


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    TAXI / CABBIES: Cab rides to Hell
  • By ismailb on June 17, 2005
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  • Usually tourists are informed about the trap they get into while getting into a cab from the airport . These days a lot of tourists get robbed while entering the city from the airport at night .

    I would advise you not to travel alone at night in a cab. Call a travel agency in mumbai and have them send a vehicle to come pick you up. Other wise re-schedule your flight so you arrive after 7 in the morning and before 12 midnight . If you have to catch a cab make sure to tell a cop ( who's job it is to note the number of the cab any way ) which cab you plan to take( mostly fiats ) make sure the cop notes the number of the cab , where you plan to go and your personal identification. The problem is even worst for ladies travelling alone . So be sure to take precautionay measures !!

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    TAXI / CABBIES: Always Pay By Tariff Card
  • Updated By travelglobe on March 30, 2007
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  • When Traveling in Metered Cabs . the Yellow Black metered Taxi . always insist on paying by tariff card approved the the regional transport office R.T.O and in Indian rupees , The minimum fare starts @
    Rs13/- when it shows 1.00 on the meter for a distance of 1.5 km. then increases in mutiples . You can match the meter reading on the tariff card to calculate the actual fare. Luggage is charged extra. In case of any dis agreement just order to go to nearest police station for assistance. Usually the cabbie driver will flag down the meter but try to extract extra bucks seeing you are a tourist, always make it clear you will pay by the tariff card and avoid pit falls.

    Seek local help for directions, approach local police to resolve the issue. In some places you might find jeeps with "Tourist Police" for guidance.


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