Excellent driver in Mumbai - recommendation

GeeMay · Jan 3rd, 2006, 18:53

Hello,

Just arrived home to a very cold and grey London after a fantastic three weeks in India. Its a bit depressing to be back so I thought I would add to the hotel reviews and post here to relive it all a bit longer!

I wanted to recommend the driver we had in Mumbai to anyone that may be looking. Amin was a really safe driver, knew the city so well and explained loads about life in Mumbai. He was a street kid for much of his childhood and has an amazing life story. We were there for my birthday and we had dinner at his house where they gave me a cake/cards etc which was great!

So if you need a driver have a look at www.snehatravels.in or e-mail Amin at sneha_travels@yahoo.com

Thanks to everyone for all the info I took from here that helped make our adventure such a success!

I hope its OK to recommend someone like this?

Gee

Vicky · Jan 6th, 2006, 02:20

Hi Gee will be arriving on the 28th so great info for us. What was the price per day?

Vicky

GeeMay · Jan 6th, 2006, 21:30

Hi Vicky,

I've edited this message as Amin has e-mailed me his rates and I wanted the correct info to be up here. So its as follows - daily rate 1,600 rupees (8hours) in the city, out of the city 12 rupees per km, he does airport drop off and pick up and will do multiple day trips anywhere in India.

As I said before I can't recommend him highly enough, you get a safe driver, a lovely guy and a really unique insight into life in Mumbai/India.

I hope you all have a fantastic trip.

Gee

hambone · Feb 9th, 2006, 11:50

I took GeeMay's advice and had Amin twice pick me up/drop me off at BOM and for the few hrs I was in Mumbai tour me around.

I have to say that not only does Amin love the city but also seems to schedule an incredible tour to accomodate the amount of time you have in the city he loves.

He also has a very interesting personal story to tell of his upbringing on the streets of Mumbai.

GeeMay · Dec 4th, 2006, 14:41

Hi,

I am updating this thread having just returned from my latest trip to India.

Firstly thanks to everyone who has used Amin as their driver, your continued support has made a huge difference to him.

Also I wanted to let everyone know that he now has a new car that can accomodate up to 7/8 passengers so he can look after larger groups.

Once again we had a great time in Mumbai, Amin found new parts of the city to show us, took us to the orphange where he grew up and also included us at dinner etc with his friends.

Thanks
Gee

Jhana · Dec 20th, 2006, 20:09

How do we find this great driver Amin?

GeeMay · Dec 20th, 2006, 21:44

Hello,

His website is www.snehatravels.in from there you can get his mobile number, e-mail address etc.

Have a great trip,

Gee

ronago · Dec 21st, 2006, 20:38

we have been in Mumbai 4 monthes ago.
We used Amin as our driver and guide and enjoyed every min for 4 days. just a great person!!!!!!!!

Jhana · Dec 22nd, 2006, 08:40

Thanks for the contact. I gather that a driver is also a guide in this city? We dont really have much time but want to do a bit of shopping for our small shop on a farm in South Africa. Would Amin be able to help with this?

Nick-H · Dec 22nd, 2006, 09:19

There's nothing like a personal recommendation, and it is nice to credit given for a good job well done.

But just putting in a word for the many, many other drivers who will also give good service! I'm not trying to take business away fro this guy: just speaking up for the rest

It's also worth pointing out that most drivers will take the lead from you as to whether you want them to be chatty and communicative, or to just sit and drive --- when they are being taxi drivers to the locals they will be expected to keep themselves to themselves.

capt_mahajan · Dec 22nd, 2006, 09:28

1600 a day is expensive, unless he has a larger/more luxurious car.

ronago · Dec 22nd, 2006, 17:40

we used amin as our driver and guide in mumbai.
It was our 5th time in mumbai and this tour was soooo different.
amin is a great person, knows good english, and you can trust him 100%.
In our tours in INDIA we met a lot of drivers, few of them like Amin.
he can take you when ever you want incl the best markets and shoping.
roni

TrinTrin · Dec 24th, 2006, 05:10

1600 a day is very expensive, but then again most drivers can't serve as your guide (although they will try).

eater · Dec 28th, 2006, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

1600 a day is expensive, unless he has a larger/more luxurious car.

Initially, I thought the same ...but I inquired in Goregaon about car rentals and a small Indica with driver comes to R1200 per day and so many km per day,

.....and 8hrs per day rental includes the driver,s time for pick up and drop off, .....could lope off 2 hrs from the eight, depending on where he's comimg from and where you are for pick up.

Just a comparison......

capt_mahajan · Dec 28th, 2006, 10:48

maybe mumbai rates are now higher. most other cities (have recently used in hyderabad and delhi) an a/c indica would be 750/800 a day for 80km and 8 hrs, with a max of 20 mins 'lopped off'.

Jan 3rd, 2006, 18:53	#1
GeeMay Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 17	Excellent driver in Mumbai - recommendation Hello, Just arrived home to a very cold and grey London after a fantastic three weeks in India. Its a bit depressing to be back so I thought I would add to the hotel reviews and post here to relive it all a bit longer! I wanted to recommend the driver we had in Mumbai to anyone that may be looking. Amin was a really safe driver, knew the city so well and explained loads about life in Mumbai. He was a street kid for much of his childhood and has an amazing life story. We were there for my birthday and we had dinner at his house where they gave me a cake/cards etc which was great! So if you need a driver have a look at www.snehatravels.in or e-mail Amin at sneha_travels@yahoo.com Thanks to everyone for all the info I took from here that helped make our adventure such a success! I hope its OK to recommend someone like this? Gee

Jan 6th, 2006, 02:20	#2
Vicky Gypsy dancer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Back in London with only flipflops...... Posts: 46	Thanks for the tip Hi Gee will be arriving on the 28th so great info for us. What was the price per day? Vicky

Jan 6th, 2006, 21:30	#3
GeeMay Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 17	Hi Vicky, I've edited this message as Amin has e-mailed me his rates and I wanted the correct info to be up here. So its as follows - daily rate 1,600 rupees (8hours) in the city, out of the city 12 rupees per km, he does airport drop off and pick up and will do multiple day trips anywhere in India. As I said before I can't recommend him highly enough, you get a safe driver, a lovely guy and a really unique insight into life in Mumbai/India. I hope you all have a fantastic trip. Gee Last edited by GeeMay : Jan 7th, 2006 at 17:25.

Dec 20th, 2006, 20:09	#6
Jhana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 15	How do we find Mumbai driver Amin How do we find this great driver Amin?

Dec 21st, 2006, 20:38	#8
ronago Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: israel Posts: 97	great!!!!! we have been in Mumbai 4 monthes ago. We used Amin as our driver and guide and enjoyed every min for 4 days. just a great person!!!!!!!!

Feb 9th, 2006, 11:50	#4
hambone Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 6	I took GeeMay's advice and had Amin twice pick me up/drop me off at BOM and for the few hrs I was in Mumbai tour me around. I have to say that not only does Amin love the city but also seems to schedule an incredible tour to accomodate the amount of time you have in the city he loves. He also has a very interesting personal story to tell of his upbringing on the streets of Mumbai.

Dec 4th, 2006, 14:41	#5
GeeMay Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 17	Hi, I am updating this thread having just returned from my latest trip to India. Firstly thanks to everyone who has used Amin as their driver, your continued support has made a huge difference to him. Also I wanted to let everyone know that he now has a new car that can accomodate up to 7/8 passengers so he can look after larger groups. Once again we had a great time in Mumbai, Amin found new parts of the city to show us, took us to the orphange where he grew up and also included us at dinner etc with his friends. Thanks Gee

Dec 20th, 2006, 21:44	#7
GeeMay Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 17	Hello, His website is www.snehatravels.in from there you can get his mobile number, e-mail address etc. Have a great trip, Gee

Dec 22nd, 2006, 08:40	#9
Jhana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 15	Driver in Mumbai Thanks for the contact. I gather that a driver is also a guide in this city? We dont really have much time but want to do a bit of shopping for our small shop on a farm in South Africa. Would Amin be able to help with this?

Dec 22nd, 2006, 09:19	#10
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,298	There's nothing like a personal recommendation, and it is nice to credit given for a good job well done. But just putting in a word for the many, many other drivers who will also give good service! I'm not trying to take business away fro this guy: just speaking up for the rest It's also worth pointing out that most drivers will take the lead from you as to whether you want them to be chatty and communicative, or to just sit and drive --- when they are being taxi drivers to the locals they will be expected to keep themselves to themselves. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 22nd, 2006, 09:28	#11
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,509	1600 a day is expensive, unless he has a larger/more luxurious car. __________________ . Humpty Dumpty was pushed. How do you know when push comes to shove? Indiamike moderating team ..ich bin ein oneliner

Dec 22nd, 2006, 17:40	#12
ronago Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: israel Posts: 97	amin-driver in mumbai we used amin as our driver and guide in mumbai. It was our 5th time in mumbai and this tour was soooo different. amin is a great person, knows good english, and you can trust him 100%. In our tours in INDIA we met a lot of drivers, few of them like Amin. he can take you when ever you want incl the best markets and shoping. roni

Dec 24th, 2006, 05:10	#13
TrinTrin Somebody be my friend! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 151	1600 a day is very expensive, but then again most drivers can't serve as your guide (although they will try).

Dec 28th, 2006, 10:48	#15
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,509	maybe mumbai rates are now higher. most other cities (have recently used in hyderabad and delhi) an a/c indica would be 750/800 a day for 80km and 8 hrs, with a max of 20 mins 'lopped off'.

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