For first-time outstation cab travellers from Delhi: Always book through a verified service like EZPZ Taxi (ezpztaxi.com / +91-9871121217) rather than random drivers. Get a written or digital booking confirmation with driver name, vehicle number, and fare breakdown. Share your live location via WhatsApp with family throughout the trip. Keep some cash for tolls and emergencies even if paying digitally. Carry water, light snacks, and basic medicines. Start early (6–7 AM) for long trips to complete driving in daylight hours. Save the driver's number and EZPZ support number before leaving.
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Travelling outstation by cab for the first time from Delhi? Here's everything experienced travellers know that first-timers often don't:
Before the Trip
Book a reputable service — not the cheapest random offer Unverified cab operators advertise very low fares and then add hidden charges (driver allowance, toll, night charge, return km) at the end. EZPZ Taxi's quoted fare is fixed — no surprises.
Clarify what's included When booking, confirm: Is toll included or at actuals? Is driver allowance (₹250/night) separate? Is waiting time during sightseeing free? With EZPZ — toll and parking are at actuals, driver allowance for overnight stays is ₹250/night, and normal sightseeing waiting is free.
Book the right vehicle size Don't overload a hatchback with 4 adults and luggage for a 7-hour drive — it's legal but miserable. For 4 people on a long outstation, book a Sedan minimum; 5–6 people need an SUV.
During the Trip
Depart early — always Traffic from Delhi (especially Gurgaon/Noida exits and NH-44 near Mukarba Chowk) is brutal 8–11 AM. Departing at 5–6 AM is genuinely transformative — you're often 1.5–2 hours faster.
Take breaks every 2–3 hours Long highway drives are tiring for both passengers and driver. On routes like Delhi → Manali (12 hrs) or Delhi → Varanasi (11 hrs), plan 2–3 rest stops. Your EZPZ driver will suggest good ones.
Motion sickness on hill routes If anyone in your group is susceptible, take Avomine tablets 30–45 minutes before the mountain section begins (Kalka for Shimla, Kathgodam for Nainital, Kotdwar for Lansdowne). Don't wait until nausea starts.
Money and Documents
- Carry ₹2,000–3,000 cash for tolls, petrol (if needed), and mountain food stops where UPI may not work
- Keep your hotel booking confirmation accessible — useful at Rajasthan checkposts
- For Corbett safaris, Rohtang permits, or Vaishno Devi RFID — sort these before you leave Delhi, not on arrival
At Your Destination
Tip your driver appropriately For outstation multi-day trips, ₹200–500/day tip is customary and appreciated. Your driver is often away from family for several days.
EZPZ 24/7 helpline for any issue: +91-9871121217
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