Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Mumbai are: Toyota Previa, Toyota Tarago 8 Seater, Toyota Minibus, Hyundai Trajet 7 seater, Chevrolet Uplander, VW Touran 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 Mumbai.
Before leaving the parking garage in Mumbai, 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.
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Popular questions on rental process
There are also some toll roads in the country, and motorists must pay from 10 to 30 rupees in order to drive on them. These roads are considered of the highest quality in the country. If you go deep into the country, you will certainly see very narrow dirt roads that have enough space for one car only.
According to an unwritten rule, the priority of vehicles on the road is determined, first of all, by their power and size. Tractors are not rare guests on the road, and they almost never give way to cars. Drivers of motorcycles and scooters will certainly feel the burden of this rule – almost no one pays attention to them on the road.
Trucks are another source of serious danger on the road. Their owners also feel very confident on the road, and they can give way to vehicles of the same size only. Drivers of trucks usually pay no attention to car drivers.
