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Dec 05 2023 (15:22)   THVM/Thivim (2 PFs)
Vivek.Venugopalan^~
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The Official Govt Approved Rates for Tourist Cabs as well as Black and Yellow Taxis has been attached below. Everything is given in complete detail.

If you want to calculate the fare to get to the railway station from your hotel or vice versa, calculate the total distance in KMs and multiply it with the per km fare one way given in the last column (one way journey without return).
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Eg: Baga to Thivim Railway Station = 23 Kms and Per Km Fare (Swift Dzire AC) = 43 Rs / KM
Total Amount = 23 X 43 = 989 (Approx 1000 INR)
I have verified these rates as of Dec 2023 for Tourist Taxis.

Vivek

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Nov 18 (15:34)
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Goa as a tourist state is absolutely pathetic in terms of local transport.
This is due to the lobby of local cab operators which is supported by the govt that just doesn't do anything.

The rates are abnormally high because the cabs that pick up passengers from Railway station can only be hired for drops to various locations. They come back empty to
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the station. On the other hand, the tourist taxis that pick you up from beachside and drop you to station go back empty.

Eventually, the passengers have to pay for this empty return journey which increases the rate and is a complete loot.

It is high time that the govt does something for the people rather than just supporting these unfair practices. They have absolutely failed to provide the basic facilities at a fair price.

Vivek

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Info Update
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Nov 11 (20:00)   12133/Mumbai CSMT - Mangaluru Jn. SF Express (PT) | CSMT/Mumbai CSM Terminus (18 PFs)
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Nov 11 (20:50)
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Thanks
Adding more details:

12133/12134: Upgraded LHB Configuration:
LWLRRM: 01 EOG
LSLRD: 01 SLR
LWS:
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04 GS
LSCN: 05 SL
LWACCN: 03 3A
LWACCW: 02 2A
Total: 16 coaches


12133/12134: Current ICF Configuration:
SLRD: 02 SLR
GS: 02 GS
WGCNWAC: 01 AB (3A/2A)
GSCN: 07 SL
ACCN: 04 3A
ACCW: 01 2A
Total: 17 Coaches

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Nov 08 (18:24)   16335/Gandhidham - Nagercoil Weekly Express (PT)
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does this not stop anywhere in Mumbai?
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Nov 11 (17:52)
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Hi John,
This halts at Vasai Rd, Bhiwandi Rd and Panvel which are the suburbs of Mumbai.

Vivek
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General Travel
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Nov 11 (16:00)  
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I need to travel with my dog and had a confirmed AC 1st class ticket with a priority of Coupe filled in at the time of reserving the ticket, sent a request to DRM office for a coupe sending the medical details of the dog along with my PNR, but I didnt get a coupe and had to cancel the ticket and am now stuck despite planning for it so well in advance. Now that the Indian Railway ministry has done so much to make train journey comfortable for users and their pets , will it be kind enough to not hold the decision till the last minute and grant the coupe while booking the ticket itself , so that the people can be 100 percent sure that they will be able to travel and not have to cancel the tickets at the last moment ??
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I am also wondering where to highlight this issue so as it comes to the notice of railway officials ?

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This should be implemented by IR.
After paying such a high fare for 1AC and booking a ticket, you should be allocated berths at the time of booking itself.

IR allows pets only in a coupe so it doesn't make any sense to cancel at the last moment wasting so much money, time and efforts.
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Please raise a complaint and mention that you had to cancel it at the last moment.

Vivek

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2 Public Posts - Mon Nov 11, 2024
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Nov 10 (20:02)   12215/Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express (PT) | BVI/Borivali (10 PFs)
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Reaching BDTS on 30 Nov Sunday and further to catch Koyna express from Dadar at 0850 hrs with family and luggage. Please guide me about the options to reach Dadar. Is it advisable to deboard at borivali and catch local as it am taking this as first preference as of now. As it will be Sunday and may not be that rush. From BDTS to khar road by Skywalker and then local will be lengthy and tiring. Guys ur suggestion are welcome.
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Nov 10 (21:56)
Vivek.Venugopalan^~
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Most covenient is a cab from BDTS to Dadar. Should charge around 150-200.
Economical and efficient way is suggested by Sagar. I have done it twice to reach Dadar from DEE-BDTS Garib Rath by deboarding at Borivali.

Vivek
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