Hailing acab or switching to abus? Here are the apps that will help you navigate the cityu2019s roads in private and public vehicles
Bus services If public transport is not your thing, bus services like Shuttl guarantee a nice little seat on an air- conditioned bus. However, these buses only operate during peak hours and are not ideal for unscheduled travel.
E veryo ne knows that using public transport in Mumbai can be a pain.
However, using public transport is not only quick in some cases, it is also environmentally friendly. To make this easier, let technology solve some common problems.
The most popular are Ola and Uber. I usually compare the prices and use the one with the best deal, especially when surge pricing kicks in. If you plan your day well, you can mostly avoid these.
Always look for the auto optionu2014 they are much cheaper for short distances and rarely have a surge.
If surge pricing gets out of hand, it might be a good idea to go back to good old Meru.
During non- peak hours, Meru might be the more expensive option, but during peak hours Meru cabs are more economical because their pricing doesnu2019t change.
Last- mile Yulu: Yulu is an excellent bicycle and electric cycle rental service that is economical for last- mile connections. For example, going from the station to your office complex. They arenu2019t available everywhere yet, but when they do make it to your neighbourhood you will wonder what you did without them. You will need to know how to cycle to use the vehicles.
Ridlr: The Metro came around a while back and even now if you are not a daily commuter, you will have to stand in line to get a ticket. Ridlr saves you the trouble and you can either buy a pass or load a Store Value Pass that lets you keep a balance that diminishes every time you take a trip. Ridlr also letu2019s you buy tickets on BEST and NMMT buses. However, I have never personally tried it.
UTS: Standing in line for tickets at a station can be pain.
With the UTS app not only can you book a ticket anytime you want, but you can also book your season ticket directly.
There is one caveat: if a ticket checker catches you when travelling and your phone is dead, you will have to pay a fine as you will be treated as a ticketless traveller.
Ticketing
m- Indicator: m- Indicatoru2019s importance cannot be understated.
It has everything from rickshaw rates to live train tracking, and even timings of ferries across Mumbai jetties.
It is an invaluable app for anyone who plans to use the public transport in the city.
Google Maps: Google Maps are great because they give near- accurate time estimates and you can even select the time at which you intend to travel and it will predict traffic.
You can also check approximate cab rates, public transport routes and walking routes from the app.
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