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Useful tips for Goa bus groups with ‘what to see’ and ‘what to do’ items and ‘bus- friendly’ or must see tourist sites in Goa. Check our list of attractions before planning your bus tour with a stop or departure in Goa. Let us know if your favourite attraction or ‘bus-stop’ is not there and you think we should add it to our list of Goa highlights.
Are you looking to book a cab in Goa? In many countries taxis have a big yellow taxi sign on their roof and a metre that calculates the cost. But this is India! Some of the taxis have two wheels, some three, some four, and none of them have a metre or a taxi sign. Fortunately the roads in Goa are quiet, and you won"t come across the same chaotic driving as elsewhere in India. But mind out for those cows! These holy animals don"t know their highway code and can be a serious danger on the roads.
If you"re looking for a taxi in Goa then we guide you through the different alternatives.
Taxis in Goa are hard to distinguish as they don"t have taxi marking or signs. Nor do they all follow a colour scheme. So when you get in the vehicle how do you know it"s a legal taxi. Pre-booking a taxi service in Goa is the safest and most trustworthy option for your holiday. The price is clearly agreed beforehand and can be less than €20 for up to an 80km journey. There are also discounts for full day and multi-day hire.
When hailing a taxi most drivers charge dependent on how you look. Family with children somehow suggests you"re extremely rich. And the white chinos and cotton shirt combo make the taxi driver think you have the majority stake in a FTSE 100 company. In short, if a taxi driver thinks your wallet is loaded, then the sky is the limit for prices. Pre booking ensures you get a fair price when you book a cab in Goa.
Goa tends to be a place of groups hanging out together. They don"t usually arrive in Goa together, but the beaches and bars are the ideal place to make fifty new friends to go exploring with. Taxi services in Goa understand this and many have vehicles that go up to 12 seater minibuses. 12 seats could mean 12 passengers, but if you slip the driver extra you can travel Indian style and fit 20 passengers inside.
These minibus taxis are only slightly more expensive than a 4 seater taxi and are very convenient. Our website contains the information of different taxi companies like Goan Taxi Service in Siolim and Fred Travel in Venelim. They have a fleet of vehicles taking up to 12 passengers. In the case that your group exceeds the official seating capacity of the minibus and Indian passenger loading is not your style or your group members insist on having a seat each then visit our Goa coach hire page.
As we"ve mentioned before Goan taxi drivers have some peculiar interpretations of how wealthy international tourists are. When hailing a taxi the best way to dress is in ripped trousers, tai dai cotton shirts, no shoes, and smelly armpits. Hippy looking people get the cheapest prices, although it will rarely be less than pre booking. If you look smarter and cleaner, then the price increases. When hailing a taxi the price must be negotiated. If there is a number of waiting taxis then ask a few before bargaining with the one who offers the lowest fare. If it"s night time and there are no other taxis around you may have to pay over the top.
The ubiquitous Goa taxi is the tuctuc, the three wheeled vehicle that is seemingly powered by a lawnmower engine. Tuctucs aren"t fast, but they"re cheaper than 4 wheelers and their open frames give you a great view of the Goan countryside. They accelerate the engine splutters and groans, and that"s not because it"s just seen a fat Russian man in a pair of speedos. With a top speed of 30kph they"re not recommended for journeys over 15kms, but tuctucs are more readily available than taxis and half the price.
The legality of motorcycle taxis is often questionable and there certainly not a particularly safe option. Many locals buy a motorcycle and then offer rides on the back for a free. They don"t have a licence and probably learnt to ride three days ago. In peak season it"s the local young Indian"s method of getting petrol and beer money. This presents another problem that is the driver already drunk.
However, there are some legal and licensed motorcycle taxis and these guys wear high vis yellow vests. At busy spots they defend their licensed status and chase away any wannabes looking to earn their cash. Elsewhere, they"re sometimes difficult to find. They are the cheapest taxi around, but that"s compensated by having the highest accident rate.
Cab services are one way to get around Goa. If you are looking for other ways to travel around Goa, take a look at car rentals with driver in Goa or mini bus hire in Goa options. For more information and tips about India, visit the travel services page. Get ideas for trips in and around Goa on the transport in Goa page.
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