Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Bangalore are: Mitsubishi L300 12 Seater, VW Touran, Hyundai Trajet 7 seater, Toyota Tarago 8 Seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Opel Zafira and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in India is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.
Please note, that in order to rent in India a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.
Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in Bangalore.
Before leaving the parking garage in Bangalore, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a great driving experience on the roads of India!
Popular questions on rental process
Outside large cities locals often use roads not only for their primary purpose, but also for their own needs. They can use roads to dry rice, or simply cover the road surface with washed clothes. Many people deliberately leave coconut shells on the road, so cars passing by can break it. Later, locals use the crushed coconut shell to stuff car seats and mattresses.
Vast majority of vehicles in India are powered by diesel fuel. It is hard to find even the 92 petrol at local petrol stations. As a rule, you can buy it in big cities only.
You will often see “speed bumps” in settlements, and the majority of them are marked with appropriate signs. Even if the road is relatively free, it is better not to speed up, because “speed bumps” can be located almost anywhere.
