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Taxi drivers and all drivers in Mumbai like their car's horn, its use must be taught at the driving school ;-)... personally I wasn't bothered at all but I heard not exactly compliments about it...
Taxis in Mumbai use a taximeter - or did they do as I was guided by a Mumbai friend? - anyway if they don't, ask for it and remember to get a tariff card - I saw one in the last page of a city guide booklet - to convert the meter reading into rupees.
At the airport, don't miss the counter of the prepaid taxi, the fares of which are at least the fairest.
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This pic typical Bombay black&yellow taxi.
Mumbai bus are good,but anyone new it took time to used to it.Delhi i nevver think of getting in local buss.
But Bombay one can use bus,its crowded but bus are good maintained.
To going around taxi will be best choice.There is a/c one non a/c available.
A/c one they call cool cab :),the color of taxi is blue color.
Its like Minimum charge Rs13,If its A/C taxi minimum charge will be Rs17.
It goes with meter reading,so no cheating.Night charge will be different rate.
One thing i noticed there,even taxi driver speaks English :).
For sighseeing if you take taxi Its like this,6hrs Rs 800&within 80km,extra km Rs 6.
May be it varies place to place,i heard its average rate.I took 2 days like this rate only.
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With the great care and help from the Vietnamese lady, I got the chance to share the taxi with another two french girls. Finally, they were very nice for not letting me pay for the fee.
They got to known a good taxi driver. The taxi driver was so happy by singing the song for us and made some good jokes. We laughed a lot.
China Doll: You are so happy?
Taxi Driver: Yes, happy!
China Doll: Why so happy?
Taxi Driver: Just divorced with my wife. And my son's child was dead because of illness (he delivered this with some black humor)
Three of us stared each other and paused: Is this his happiness? *~*
We lauged behind...
The taxi cost from Columba to Airport during the night may cost from 300Rs to 400Rs, which depends on your neogotiation skill.
The city train operates till 1am. If you are with someone, it is still OK to take the train and transfer with rickshaw to the airport. The closest station to Columba is Churchgate.
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India in general, and Mumbai in particular, are seemingly unaffected by the American, European, and Japanese output of cars. India produces its own eccentric brand of cars, including the Ambassador, which appear to have the peculiar engineering stamp of British colonial production. Like most British cars, the design and quality of these cars are less than acceptable by world standards, and so as far as I know, none are exported from India. The Mumbai taxis are these quaint vehicles which are quite reasonable in price to hire, even if short on leg room, seat comfort, ceiling height, and window space. From our experience though, driver courtesy is as good as it gets anywhere in the world. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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If you're flying internationally chances are you will arrive late at night or in the early morning. If your hotel does not provide transfers and especially if it's your first time in Mumbai, book a prepaid taxi from inside the airport. The booths are right outside the arrival hall just after customs clearance (before you exit the airport). Do not try to arrange a taxi or a rickshaw on your own. Chances are you would be "taken for a ride" for sure or worse. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Taxis from the airport operate 24 hours a day but have a price schedule. These are the tiny black and yellow taxis that will only fit two people with reasonable luggage. Go to the taxi stand to pay for your ticket. They will give you a number that matches a parked taxi. Give the driver the ticket when you reach your destination.
From the airport to Coloba (the southern part of the city) you will pay 325 rupies. You will pay 25% more if you take the taxi between midnight and 5am. You will also pay 5 to 10 rupies per bag. You will also pay more for an airconditioned taxi.
The journey during the day takes about 2 hours. It's much less at night or very early morning.
There are free mini buses to the domestic airport
Fairs to Mumbai central station are 245 rupies.
Going the other way from the city to the international airport will require bargenning. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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The Cool Cabs are blue with a grey roof. They have electronic meters and you pay the amount shown. These taxis are usually 40% higher than the little black and yellow ones but are also air-conditioned and more comfortable. They also have a better track record for less accidents. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: 91 22 2490 5151
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Taxi’s are pretty cheap and plentiful. You will mostly see the old Premier Padmini’s (Fiat) in the black and yellow. They are old and not air-conditioning but not a bad ride. They have meters and can be hailed in the street within the city. Just make sure you can see the meter. Most seem to be honest but if you are arriving from the airport or train station, be sure to get a pre-paid taxi where the fare is agreed and paid at the start of the journey. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Do make use of the pre-paid taxi service available at the airport.
As you come out of the arrivals area, you wil find the office on the righthand side.
I arrived at 00h20 and it was no problem.
I paid Rs450 from the airport to Marine Drive (Dec 2007).
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You can see them all around the city...those old black and yellow cabs are part of Mumbai tradition.
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