dubai transport...
#1
dubai transport...
...is completely and utterly doing my head in...
Every time i have booked a cab for the last 2/3 months (probably longer in fact), there is a problem...and when you phone to complain, they don't give a shit...
They have told me that it doesn't matter when you make the booking, they only put a call out to drivers 20 mins before the time...so it's tough if there are no taxis available in the area. When asked why they accept a booking, they said that it means "at least you are in the system"...wtf is that all about...
there does seem to be a distinct shortage of cabs now, is that the case all over dubai??
i've got details for a chauffeur service, which i use if i'm going somewhere really important, but he is expensive...does anyone have any details of a reliable cab driver?
and is there anywhere to complain to/is it even worth complaining?? i guess the answer is no though, lol...
MM, xx
Every time i have booked a cab for the last 2/3 months (probably longer in fact), there is a problem...and when you phone to complain, they don't give a shit...
They have told me that it doesn't matter when you make the booking, they only put a call out to drivers 20 mins before the time...so it's tough if there are no taxis available in the area. When asked why they accept a booking, they said that it means "at least you are in the system"...wtf is that all about...
there does seem to be a distinct shortage of cabs now, is that the case all over dubai??
i've got details for a chauffeur service, which i use if i'm going somewhere really important, but he is expensive...does anyone have any details of a reliable cab driver?
and is there anywhere to complain to/is it even worth complaining?? i guess the answer is no though, lol...
MM, xx
#2
Re: dubai transport...
No point! You can only rely on them for their unreliablility!
I use a driver+vehicle (mostly 4wd, but on occasion a 16 seater Toyota Hiace) for school pick up... He charges about 50 per trip. He is okay, but definitely more reliable than DTC.
I use a driver+vehicle (mostly 4wd, but on occasion a 16 seater Toyota Hiace) for school pick up... He charges about 50 per trip. He is okay, but definitely more reliable than DTC.
#3
Re: dubai transport...
...is completely and utterly doing my head in...
Every time i have booked a cab for the last 2/3 months (probably longer in fact), there is a problem...and when you phone to complain, they don't give a shit...
They have told me that it doesn't matter when you make the booking, they only put a call out to drivers 20 mins before the time...so it's tough if there are no taxis available in the area. When asked why they accept a booking, they said that it means "at least you are in the system"...wtf is that all about...
there does seem to be a distinct shortage of cabs now, is that the case all over dubai??
i've got details for a chauffeur service, which i use if i'm going somewhere really important, but he is expensive...does anyone have any details of a reliable cab driver?
and is there anywhere to complain to/is it even worth complaining?? i guess the answer is no though, lol...
MM, xx
Every time i have booked a cab for the last 2/3 months (probably longer in fact), there is a problem...and when you phone to complain, they don't give a shit...
They have told me that it doesn't matter when you make the booking, they only put a call out to drivers 20 mins before the time...so it's tough if there are no taxis available in the area. When asked why they accept a booking, they said that it means "at least you are in the system"...wtf is that all about...
there does seem to be a distinct shortage of cabs now, is that the case all over dubai??
i've got details for a chauffeur service, which i use if i'm going somewhere really important, but he is expensive...does anyone have any details of a reliable cab driver?
and is there anywhere to complain to/is it even worth complaining?? i guess the answer is no though, lol...
MM, xx
It one of the worst things in a city with no real public transport that the cab system is so terrible...
#4
Re: dubai transport...
MM, xx
#6
Re: dubai transport...
No idea - but this chap runs a transport company and has about 7-8 vehicles and a couple of drivers. Not sure whether he does one-off trips, but worth checking. Will pm his details to you........
#8
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 787
Re: dubai transport...
We had a nightmare last night. We had booked at Madinat at the seafood restaurant, then started phoning for a cab at 7:15 but the phone was constantly engaged. Then we made the stupid mistake of driving down there. How stupid were we. No chance of parking anywhere nearby, then I had the brainwave of going to Bur Dubai instead. Fantastic move! Ended up stuck in traffic on SZR for an eternity. Finally, at about 9:45 we gave up and ended up in the Italian restaurant in Trade Centre Apartments.
Moral of the story, firstly, leave the car at home on Thursday night, secondly, get hold of a mobile number for a taxi firm, so please help!!!!
Moral of the story, firstly, leave the car at home on Thursday night, secondly, get hold of a mobile number for a taxi firm, so please help!!!!
#9
Hammer for Life
Joined: Oct 2007
Location: Too far away from Upton Park, for my liking !
Posts: 5,524
Re: dubai transport...
...is completely and utterly doing my head in...
Every time i have booked a cab for the last 2/3 months (probably longer in fact), there is a problem...and when you phone to complain, they don't give a shit...
They have told me that it doesn't matter when you make the booking, they only put a call out to drivers 20 mins before the time...so it's tough if there are no taxis available in the area. When asked why they accept a booking, they said that it means "at least you are in the system"...wtf is that all about...
there does seem to be a distinct shortage of cabs now, is that the case all over dubai??
i've got details for a chauffeur service, which i use if i'm going somewhere really important, but he is expensive...does anyone have any details of a reliable cab driver?
and is there anywhere to complain to/is it even worth complaining?? i guess the answer is no though, lol...
MM, xx
Every time i have booked a cab for the last 2/3 months (probably longer in fact), there is a problem...and when you phone to complain, they don't give a shit...
They have told me that it doesn't matter when you make the booking, they only put a call out to drivers 20 mins before the time...so it's tough if there are no taxis available in the area. When asked why they accept a booking, they said that it means "at least you are in the system"...wtf is that all about...
there does seem to be a distinct shortage of cabs now, is that the case all over dubai??
i've got details for a chauffeur service, which i use if i'm going somewhere really important, but he is expensive...does anyone have any details of a reliable cab driver?
and is there anywhere to complain to/is it even worth complaining?? i guess the answer is no though, lol...
MM, xx
#10
Re: dubai transport...
it is a nightmare here in Al Barsha too, the best thing is to take the car to the MOE and get one from there
#11
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Posts: 787
Re: dubai transport...
[QUOTE=Blue Cat;5868161]it is a nightmare here in Al Barsha too, the best thing is to take the car to the MOE and get one from there [/QUOTE
Hey BC. How are you?
Hey BC. How are you?
#12
Forum Regular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 158
Re: dubai transport...
ok im slightly worried, what about in the mornings day to day, basically when I come over it will take me a while to sort out licence and car etc so ill have to rely on whatever to get to work in the mornings. I will probably live around the marina area or jbr and my work place is Emaar business park on SZ road - can i block book taxis? is there a bus?
#13
Re: dubai transport...
A friend of my wife rang for a cab from JPS, was told 2 hour wait. When she asked why, was told 'madam, we have 3500 taxis and 5000 people calling us for them'.
When you think about it, 3500 taxis is not a lot for a place like Dubai where people have to rely on taxis due to no other viable public transport and the fact that if you drive on an evening, parking is a nightmare.
When you think about it, 3500 taxis is not a lot for a place like Dubai where people have to rely on taxis due to no other viable public transport and the fact that if you drive on an evening, parking is a nightmare.
#14
Re: dubai transport...
ok im slightly worried, what about in the mornings day to day, basically when I come over it will take me a while to sort out licence and car etc so ill have to rely on whatever to get to work in the mornings. I will probably live around the marina area or jbr and my work place is Emaar business park on SZ road - can i block book taxis? is there a bus?
I used taxis for 6 weeks and sometimes had to wait up to an hour in the street before being able to catch one.
#15
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 158
Re: dubai transport...
thanks Inse, Ill search the forum re leasing cars.. i think my husband will be doing the driving though!