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Replies: 29 - Last Post: Apr 9, 2013 8:34 AM Last Post By: anshjain_97

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ansh_jain_97

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Dec 19, 2012 7:15 PM
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OK then- thanks again.

rajivp

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Dec 22, 2012 12:52 AM
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when r u travelling??

ansh_jain_97

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Dec 22, 2012 1:44 AM
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coming Wednesday

rajivp

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Dec 22, 2012 4:21 AM
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Call 44224422 for Meru cabs or 42424242 Mega cabs with a 022 prefix if you have an Indian Mobile connection or 9122 for international. Service of Meru is much better. To book a cab call them 1 hr in advance, If the cab is unavailable & you are willing to wait you can call 10-15 mins after the departure crowd has gone as mostly cabs are available after the rush has gone. They do not cheat you are more economical & you pay only as per the electronic meter charges. Whichever cab you take from the Airport they allow you mostly only 2 luggage bags.

Meru & other pvt cab operators are allowed pick up in one of the Airports, I think it is Domestic, if pick up is not available where at the terminal the pick up point is a short distance walk from the Airport.

Airport prepaid cabs I have paid approx. Rs. 350 for 8-10 kms so if you don't get Meru that would be your best choice.

Meru category cab operators will mostly have a fleet of Tata Indigo or similar category cars.
Airport prepaid cabs will be either Fiat old, Alto, Santro or Omni - allotment is random - no selection.
If you specifically need an Innova you either need to book it from pvt tourist operators in Mumbai, who charge between Rs. 16-18/ km. May also be available to book at the Airport but would be a bit expensive.

ansh_jain_97

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Dec 22, 2012 4:27 AM
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Thanks for your answer but like I said in the OP, we need an Innova- an Indigo or Santro isn't going to do the job. We will have lots of luggage. Unfortunately radio taxis don't consist of Innovas.

So I think we'll be taking the Carzonrent option. Asked my dad and an Omni is not going to be fine for us.

Thanks all.

anshjain_97

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Apr 9, 2013 3:42 AM
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We ended up taking a Carzonrent Innova. Saw no big taxis around the airport- but there were numerous Versa cabs all along.

Pirate_at_50

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Apr 9, 2013 4:33 AM
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Don't be a stranger, ansh... Well, any stranger than you already are ;) We like having you around.

anshjain_97

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Apr 9, 2013 4:39 AM
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I am now legally allowed- but my profile hasn't been restored. So I need to use this new one.

As Facebook has been very successful with their no under 13s policy, I guess LP will be as well...;-)

MTL

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Apr 9, 2013 5:18 AM
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congrats on the Birthday, Ansh!

anshjain_97

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Apr 9, 2013 5:19 AM
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Thanks!

anshjain_97

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Apr 9, 2013 5:20 AM
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Grr...not posting properly...

Thanks, MTL!

What is the new motto here? If it isn't broken, fix it?

MTL

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Apr 9, 2013 8:16 AM
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if it ain't broken, break it.

anshjain_97

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Apr 9, 2013 8:21 AM
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Yes, of course ;-).

And if it is broken, leave it.

Sigh...

Pirate_at_50

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Apr 9, 2013 8:30 AM
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Yep, ansh, that's about the size of it. Either McDonald's wasn't hiring or they got their programming staff from Zynga.

I'm off to Bern tomorrow night :) Happy to miss most of the heat.

anshjain_97

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Apr 9, 2013 8:34 AM
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Enjoy your trip, Pirate!

I will be off for a week too, from Saturday, but due to the 3 months' break, I'm not complaining as much yet.

The heat I'm more intent on avoiding is weather-related- hottest March in 8 years!
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