5 Things to Check Before Booking Electric Cab Pune to Mumbai
Don't make these common booking mistakes! Check these 5 things before booking your electric cab from Pune to Mumbai to avoid hidden charges, surge pricing, and booking regrets. Save up to ₹1,500 per trip.
Quick Checklist
- #1: Verify total price includes ALL charges (tolls, parking, driver allowance)
- #2: Confirm zero surge pricing policy for your travel time
- #3: Check actual vehicle type - 5-seater vs 7-seater matters!
- #4: Understand cancellation policy before advance payment
- #5: Verify driver experience and service ratings
1 Price Transparency: Is It Really ₹3,700?
The biggest mistake travelers make is looking only at the "starting price" without asking what's included. A cab quoted at ₹3,000 can easily become ₹4,500-5,000 after hidden charges.
❌ What Most Services Hide:
Hidden Charges Example
- Base Fare:₹3,000
- + Toll Charges:₹430
- + Driver Allowance:₹500
- + Parking (Mumbai Airport):₹50
- + Night Charge (if applicable):₹300
- + Waiting Time:₹200
- You Actually Pay:₹4,480
All-Inclusive Pricing
- Base Fare:₹3,700
- Toll Charges:Included ✓
- Driver Allowance:Included ✓
- Parking:Included ✓
- Night Charge:No charge ✓
- 30 min Wait:Free ✓
- You Pay:₹3,700
💡 Smart Question to Ask
Before confirming any booking, ask:
"Is this the FINAL price I'll pay? Does it include all tolls, parking, driver charges, and GST? Will there be ANY additional charges?"
GreenEVCabs Answer: "Yes, ₹3,700 is your final price. Includes everything - tolls, parking, driver, GST. Zero hidden charges. You pay exactly ₹3,700."
2 Surge Pricing: Will Your Price Double at Booking Time?
Many cab services show attractive base rates, but apply surge pricing during peak hours, bad weather, festivals, or high demand. Your ₹3,500 quote can become ₹7,000-10,000 when you actually book.
⚠️ Common Surge Scenarios:
Peak Hour Surge (6-9 AM, 5-9 PM)
Most app-based services apply 1.5x-2x surge during peak commute hours.
App-Based Services:
₹3,500 → ₹5,250-7,000 (1.5-2x surge)
GreenEVCabs:
₹3,700 (same rate, always)
Weather & Festival Surge
Rain, holidays, Diwali weekend can trigger 2-3x surge pricing.
Other Services:
₹3,500 → ₹7,000-10,500 (2-3x surge)
Example: Diwali weekend Friday evening
GreenEVCabs:
₹3,700 (same rate, even Diwali)
Zero surge pricing policy
✅ Checklist: Confirm No-Surge Policy
- Ask: "Will the price change if I book during peak hours?" (It shouldn't!)
- Ask: "What's your surge pricing policy?" (Best answer: "We don't have surge pricing")
- Ask: "Is ₹3,700 final even if it rains on travel day?" (Should be yes!)
- Get surge-free confirmation in writing (WhatsApp message counts)
3 Vehicle Type: 5-Seater or 7-Seater? It Matters!
Not all "luxury electric SUVs" are the same. The difference between a 5-seater and 7-seater can make or break your travel comfort, especially with luggage.
5-Seater EVs (Common with Others)
Example: Tata Nexon EV, MG ZS EV
- Tight with 3+ people + luggage
- Luggage space limited (1-2 large suitcases)
- Not comfortable for families with kids
- Middle seat uncomfortable for 3-hour journey
7-Seater SUVs (GreenEVCabs)
Kia Carens EV, BYD eMax 7
- Spacious for 6-7 people comfortably
- Large boot space (4-5 large suitcases)
- Perfect for families, groups, corporate teams
- Captain seats (2nd row) = premium comfort
✅ Questions to Ask About Vehicle
- "What exact vehicle model will I get?" (Should tell you specific model, not just "SUV")
- "How many suitcases can fit comfortably?" (5-seater = 2-3, 7-seater = 4-5+)
- "Can you send me vehicle photos?" (See actual interior space)
- "What's the vehicle's range?" (Should be 300-400 km for Pune-Mumbai safety)
4 Cancellation & Changes: What If Plans Change?
Flight delayed? Meeting time changed? Plans cancelled? Understanding cancellation policy BEFORE booking saves money and stress.
Restrictive Policies (Common with Others)
- 50% advance payment required
Pay ₹2,000-2,500 upfront, non-refundable if cancelled
- Cancellation charges: ₹500-1,000
Even if you cancel 24 hours before
- Time changes = new booking
Can't modify time, have to cancel and rebook (with charges)
- No flight delay protection
If flight delayed 2 hours, cancellation charges apply
Flexible Policy (GreenEVCabs)
- Zero advance payment
Book now, pay after comfortable ride
- Free cancellation (2+ hours before)
Cancel anytime up to 2 hours before pickup, zero charges
- Unlimited modifications
Change time, location, any detail via WhatsApp - no charges
- Automatic flight delay adjustment
We track flights, driver adjusts automatically, zero extra charges
⚠️ Real Customer Stories
Scenario 1: Flight Delay
"Booked 6 AM cab for Mumbai flight. Flight delayed to 9 AM. Other service wanted ₹800 cancellation + rebook at higher price. GreenEVCabs adjusted pickup time, no extra charge."
Scenario 2: Meeting Cancelled
"Client meeting cancelled night before. Other service kept ₹2,500 advance. GreenEVCabs: cancelled via WhatsApp, zero charges (was 24 hours before)."
5 Driver Experience & Service Rating
You're spending 3 hours in a cab with a driver. Their experience, behavior, and route knowledge directly affect your journey comfort and safety.
❌ Warning Signs (Avoid These)
- No driver ratings visible - How do you know if driver is good?
- "Any driver will be assigned" - Random driver lottery
- No verification process mentioned - Safety concern
- Driver details shared 10 minutes before - Too late to verify
- Frequent driver changes/cancellations - Unreliable service
✅ What to Look For
- Professional drivers only - Verified, background checked
- Route expertise mentioned - "500+ Pune-Mumbai trips"
- Driver photo & details beforehand - 12-24 hours before trip
- Customer reviews available - Real ratings from past passengers
- Driver behavior guidelines - Professional conduct assured
✅ Questions to Ask About Drivers
- "How experienced are your drivers with Pune-Mumbai route?"
- "When will I get driver details and photo?"
- "Are drivers background verified?"
- "What if I'm not comfortable with assigned driver?" (Should offer change)
Complete Checklist Comparison
| Check Point | GreenEVCabs | Others |
|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive pricing? | ✓ Yes (₹3,700) | ✗ Hidden charges |
| Zero surge pricing? | ✓ Always ₹3,700 | ✗ 1.5-3x surge |
| 7-seater luxury SUV? | ✓ Kia/BYD | ⚠ Usually 5-seater |
| Free cancellation? | ✓ Up to 2 hrs before | ✗ ₹500-1,000 charges |
| Advance payment? | ✓ Zero (pay after) | ✗ 50% required |
| Flight delay protection? | ✓ Auto-adjust | ✗ Rebook charges |
| Professional drivers? | ✓ Verified, experienced | ⚠ Variable |
| Driver details beforehand? | ✓ 12-24 hrs before | ✗ 10 mins before |
Ready to Book the Smart Way?
Skip the checklist stress. GreenEVCabs ticks ALL boxes: ₹3,700 all-inclusive, zero surge, 7-seater luxury SUVs, free cancellation, professional drivers.
₹3,700
All-inclusive, zero hidden charges
0%
Surge pricing (always same rate)
7 Seats
Luxury SUV, not 5-seater
✓ No advance payment ✓ Free cancellation ✓ All checklist items covered