Car Hire vs YuGo (Uber like ride service)

BlueBell7 Member

Member since 29 September 2024

BlueBell7Member02 October 2024 16:49:13

Once living in Mauitius what鈥檚 the best way to get around?

I heard that YuGo which is a ride service like Uber in Mauritius & is good, efficient & much less expensive than normal taxis & car hire.

Anyone used their service & can recommend if it鈥檚 better than hiring a car..especially for quick runs to the supermarket & malls etc.

I can鈥檛 catch the bus with bags of groceries.. 馃ぃ.. also not really my thing.

I don鈥檛 want to hire a car to use once or twice a week to go to the local malls etc.

Obviously hiring a car is best for trips around the island.

Would hiring a car be best if going from Grand Baie to Tamirin area to the Baggetelli Shopping Centre?

Thanks appreciate any advice.

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam02 October 2024 17:10:34

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@BlueBell7

Hello,

Hiring a car is best (less time consuming/less costly) but it depends ... how long would be staying here ?

Regards

Bhavna

BlueBell7 Member

Member since 29 September 2024

BlueBell7Member02 October 2024 19:41:33

Hi Bhava,

I will be living there for 1 year.

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam03 October 2024 01:04:32

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@BlueBell7

I think it's way more simpler if you can get your own car (either by buying one or renting).

Feel free to contact car rental companies to order quotes : Car rental in Mauritius

And have a look at existing ads for cars for sale :

Cars for sale in Mauritius

BlueBell7 Member

Member since 29 September 2024

BlueBell7Member03 October 2024 11:28:29

Awesome thanks for the advice & info. I agree getting my own car would be best.

SafferCA Active member

Member since 16 June 2024

SafferCAActive member03 October 2024 12:46:11

I'm here for two months and have rented a car. It isn't pristine. It has bumps and scrapes but seems reliable and light on petrol. You are welcome to contact the person I rented it from to see if he can help you. I will send his details privately.

BlueBell7 Member

Member since 29 September 2024

BlueBell7Member03 October 2024 18:43:47

Awrsome thanks, i appreciate that.

Faris Abdelmutti Member

Member since 31 October 2024

Faris AbdelmuttiMember31 October 2024 05:33:04

Does Yugo actually work? Hoping to find an alternative to Uber while there...

AussieInMauritius Contributor

Member since 14 April 2023

AussieInMauritiusContributor31 October 2024 07:33:20

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I use a couple of private taxi drivers who charge me the same for going to the same place each week. I suggest you talk to the local taxi drivers, find someone you can trust & get their number. Then you can book them as you need to. I find this cheaper & safer.

Emmelee88 Member

Member since 14 September 2024

Emmelee88Member06 November 2024 11:07:57

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@Faris Abdelmutti

No, it doesn't... Taxi could be an option if you are not travelling long distances and late hours... Otherwise, everything is much more complicated and expensive...