Cabs
A car at the door. A fare in plain sight.
Book a city ride, a car by the hour or an intercity drive with a professional driver. Every part of the fare is itemised before you confirm.
Cab booking · city, hourly and outstation
Vehicle classes
The right car is the one your luggage fits.
Choose by people, bags and the road ahead. Capacities are typical for each class; the exact model is confirmed with your driver’s details.
| Class | Seats | Bags | Best for | Good to know |
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| Sedan | 4 passengers | 2 medium bags and a small one | Airport runs, city errands and couples on intercity drives | The most economical AC option. CNG cars carry a gas cylinder in the boot, which leaves less luggage space. |
| SUV | 6 to 7 passengers | 3 medium bags with every seat in use, more with the third row folded | Families, hill roads and journeys with more luggage | Higher ground clearance for rough or mountain roads. |
| Premium sedan | 3 passengers in comfort | 2 large bags | Business travel, events and longer drives where comfort matters | Newer executive-class cars with a more experienced chauffeur where the operator offers one. |
| Accessible van | 1 wheelchair user and up to 3 companions | Depends on the chair and layout | Wheelchair users who prefer to stay seated in their own chair | Ramp or lift with wheelchair tie-downs. Available in selected cities only; share the chair’s folded size and weight when you book. |
| Tempo traveller | Typically 9 to 17 seats, by variant | Rear space or a roof carrier | Groups, family functions and pilgrimages | Some city zones and hill routes restrict larger vehicles at certain hours. |
Travelling with a wheelchair? Our accessible travel team can check the vehicle against your chair before you book.
Intercity fare logic
Six lines make up the fare. You see all six.
An outstation cab price is not one mysterious number. It is a handful of parts, each with its own rule, and every one is shown before you book.
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Per-kilometre rate
The base of every intercity fare, set by vehicle class. Round trips usually bill a minimum distance per day, commonly around 250 km, even if you drive less.
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Driver allowance
A daily amount that covers the driver’s meals and stay on outstation trips. Multi-day journeys include one for each day.
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Tolls, parking and permits
Highway tolls and parking are paid as you go or billed at actuals. Crossing a state border can add a state entry tax or permit fee.
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Night charges
A fixed charge when the driver works late at night, commonly between about 22:00 and 06:00.
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Waiting and extra time
Waiting beyond the included allowance, and extra kilometres or hours, are charged at the rates shown on your booking.
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GST
Goods and Services Tax on the cab fare, shown as its own line in the total.
Ways to ride
Across town, out of town or all afternoon.
Three ride types, each priced the way it is actually used. Pick one in the booking panel and the form changes to suit it.
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One way
A single drop, across town or to another city. Intercity one-way fares are quoted for the drop, with tolls and allowance stated separately.
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Round trip
The car and driver stay with you for the days you choose and bring you back, with the daily minimum distance stated upfront.
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By the hour
A car at your disposal within the city on a package such as 8 hours and 80 km, with extra hours and kilometres priced in advance.
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Once a driver is assigned
- Driver name, phone number and vehicle registration in your trip hub
- Live location during the ride, where the operator provides it
- Human support with clear escalation if anything goes wrong
Cab FAQ
Cab fares, line by line.
How is an outstation cab fare calculated in India?
Most intercity fares combine a per-kilometre rate for the vehicle class, a daily driver allowance, tolls, parking and any state entry tax, a night charge if the driver works late, and GST. Round trips usually bill a minimum distance per day. Every one of these lines is shown before you book.
What is a driver allowance, and when is it charged?
Sometimes called driver bata, it is a daily amount that covers the driver’s food and overnight stay when a trip takes them away from their base. It applies to outstation journeys, once for each day of the trip, and is not charged on short city rides.
Are tolls and parking included in the cab price?
Tolls are shown as an estimate before you book and then charged at actuals, so you pay what the route really costs. Parking at airports, monuments and hotels is billed at actuals, with receipts.
Can I hire a cab by the hour within a city?
Yes. Choose “By the hour” for a car and driver at your disposal on a package of hours and kilometres. Extra time and distance beyond the package are priced on the booking, so a long lunch never turns into a surprise.
What happens if my cab does not arrive?
Contact trip support from your booking. We work with the operator to send a replacement where one is available, and if the ride cannot be provided you are refunded under the booking’s terms. Every case reaches a person, with clear escalation.
Door to door, one fare
A long drive ahead? See whether flying suits better.
ATLAS checks live flights on the same route and shows the fare in your currency. If the road still wins, a travel designer can arrange the cab.