There are many different transportation options to get from Chennai Airport to the city centre. A fast and comfortable option is to take an airport taxi or pre-book your private airport transfer. Alternatively, if you prefer to use public transport, you can take a bus, the train or the metro.
While you can't request a taxi using Uber in Chennai, you can request a trip with Uber Go directly from the Uber app. To get started, open the Uber app, enter your pickup and dropoff locations, then select Uber Go from the list of ride options. You'll be matched with a driver to assist you with your trip.
After Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi, cab aggregators Ola and Uber have increased cab fares in Chennai by as much as 10% to 14% due to rising fuel prices. Commuters will be paying Rs 2 to Rs 10 extra for every kilometre they travel in the city.
Is Ola allowed in Chennai Airport? Stop at the Prepaid Taxi booth in the Arrivals hall to pay for your ride. You will receive a ticket to give to your taxi driver before boarding the taxi. Passengers can also book Ola and Uber cabs through the booking kiosks located at the airports itself.
Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.
You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt. When can I tip my delivery partner?
While this increase takes effect, Uber remains the most affordable and reliable ride in Chennai. Even with a 50 paise change in 'ride time fare' per minute on uberGO and uberX, a ?10 change in base fare and a ?1 change in distance fare on uberX, Uber continues to be your most affordable and reliable option in Chennai.
- Airport Charges (if applicable)- A surcharge fee may be charged for airport pickup and drop (depending on the city.) Note - Base Fare, Distance Fare, and Ride Time Fare may vary depending on the demand for cabs during that time and the cab category selected.
Established in the year 2010, OLA Cabs (Branch Office) in Ekkaduthangal, Chennai is a top player in the category 24 Hours Call Taxi Services in the Chennai.
The Issue Of SafetyIn another finding from our report, Uber has managed to come out as a safer riding choice as compared to Ola. Customers scored, on a scale of 1-10, Uber at a stellar 9, while Ola had to settle for an abysmal 3.6, depicting a huge disparity between the two cab aggregators.
A variety of factors such as office rush hours, heavy rain , holiday or a local event can cause rise in demand for cabs which may result in peak pricing being applied on your ride. Peak pricing is not a fixed charge and varies depending on the demand for cabs.