Everything You Need to Know About Uber in India

Yes, there is Uber in India although it is not everywhere and there are a few slight differences about Uber in India that you might want to know about. I’m going to try and list out the differences and give some tips about taking an Uber in India.

When I came to India the first time in 2012, Uber wasn’t here yet. At that time when you got to the airport upon arrival you could take a prepaid taxi or have your hotel pick you up, both options being better than fighting for a taxi outside the airport. I then found that the Governement prepaid taxies were often ripping me off and I stopped using those and instead used MERU cabs or other taxi stands that instead of prepaid, sent you in one of their driver’s cars with the meter on. You can follow the map on your phone and know they aren’t driving in circles.

But, now Uber is here and has been actually for a few years. I don’t get to use it much as it’s not active in Goa and I would guess there’s zero chance it ever will be….