Car Hire vs YuGo (Uber like ride service)

Member since 29 September 2024

BlueBell7Member02 October 2024 16:49:13

Once living in Mauitius what’s 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’s better than hiring a car..especially for quick runs to the supermarket & malls etc.

I can’t catch the bus with bags of groceries.. 🤣.. also not really my thing.

I don’t 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.

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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 :

https://www.mycar.mu/

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...