Sedan
Toyota Etios / Swift Dzire4 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹15/km
- Round trip
- ₹13/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
ECR & South Chennai coast · 24/7
Drop Taxi in ECR, Chennai
One-way cabs from ECR to the airport, railway stations and anywhere outstation, from ₹15/km. You pay for one side only.
- 24/7 pickup
- One-way fare only
- Drivers with 5+ years
- Clean AC cars
Drop taxi ECR
One-way drop taxi from ECR, with no return fare
We've been picking up families, office-goers and students from ECR for years. Tell us where you're going and we'll send a clean AC car with a driver who knows the roads. One-way fare, no return charge, no surge pricing.
We pick up from every street in ECR, from around the East Coast Road from Thiruvanmiyur to Kovalam to the smaller residential lanes, and the driver calls you before he arrives.
East Coast Road is practically at your doorstep. Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry and Cuddalore are easy one-way drops along the coast, and for Trichy or Madurai the driver cuts across to GST Road on the Kelambakkam–Vandalur road.
Fares
New · 12 seater
Taxi fares in ECR
Outstation per-km rates. Toll, parking, state permit (for Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry and Andhra trips) and GST, where applicable, are extra. Urbania is billed on a minimum of 250 km per day.
SUV
Mahindra Xylo / similar6 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹19/km
- Round trip
- ₹19/km
- Driver bata
- ₹500/day
Innova
Toyota Innova7 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹20/km
- Round trip
- ₹17/km
- Driver bata
- ₹600/day
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta7 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- On request
- Round trip
- ₹20/km
- Driver bata
- ₹600/day
Force Urbania
12+1 seater luxury van12 + 1 seats · AC · luggage space
- One way
- ₹50/km
- Round trip
- ₹50/km
- Driver bata
- ₹1,000/day
- Min. per day
- 250 km
Local packages inside Chennai
| Vehicle | Package | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Mini (hatchback) | 2 hrs / 20 km | ₹400 |
| Sedan | 2 hrs / 20 km | ₹500 |
| SUV | 2 hrs / 20 km | ₹800 |
| Force Urbania (12+1) | 8 hrs / 80 km | ₹12,000 |
Urbania local: Extra hour ₹1,000 · extra km ₹50. More packages on the rental packages page.
Airport & stations
Airport & station drops from ECR
Roughly how far the main travel hubs are from ECR by road. Leave a buffer at peak hours. Your driver checks the traffic and suggests a pickup time when you book.
- Chennai Airport (MAA)~18 km
- Chennai Central / Egmore~28 km
- Koyambedu CMBT~27 km
- Kilambakkam bus terminus (KCBT)~25 km
Why us
Why ECR books Universe Drop Taxi
- Open 24/7Midnight airport run or a 4 a.m. pickup for a temple trip, someone always picks up the phone.
- Experienced driversEvery driver has at least five years behind the wheel, wears a uniform and knows the highways.
- Fare told upfrontWe tell you the fare when you book, on call or WhatsApp. No surge, no meter arguments.
- Clean AC carsSedans, SUVs, Innova, Crysta and the 12-seater Urbania, cleaned before every trip.
- Backup if anything goes wrongIf a car breaks down mid-trip, we arrange a replacement as fast as possible.
- One-way fare onlyOn outstation drops from ECR you pay for one side. There's no charge for the driver's trip back.
Booking
How to book a cab in ECR
- Call or WhatsAppTell us your pickup in ECR, where you're going, and the date and time.
- Get the fareWe confirm the car, the fare and the driver's number. No advance needed for most trips.
- RideThe driver calls before he reaches you. Pay at the end of the trip, by cash or UPI.
Drop taxi in ECR: FAQs
What is the drop taxi fare from ECR?
For one-way outstation drops from ECR, a sedan is ₹15/km, an SUV ₹19/km and an Innova ₹20/km, plus driver bata of ₹500–₹600 a day. The 12+1 seater Force Urbania is ₹50/km with ₹1,000 bata and a 250 km daily minimum. Local trips inside Chennai start at ₹400 for 2 hours / 20 km. Tolls, parking and permits are extra and we tell you about them before the trip.
How far is Chennai Airport from ECR?
Chennai Airport is roughly 18 km from ECR by road, usually 50–75 minutes depending on traffic. For early-morning flights, book the evening before.
Can I book a taxi in ECR late at night or early morning?
Yes. We pick up from ECR 24 hours a day, every day. Call +91 81481 43253 or WhatsApp us your pickup time and we'll confirm the car.
Do you provide one-way outstation drops from ECR?
Yes. From ECR we do one-way drops to Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Pondicherry, Tirupati and most towns in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. You pay for one side only.
Which vehicle is best for a family or group trip from ECR?
For 5–7 people with luggage, take the Innova or Innova Crysta. A sedan suits up to 4. For groups of 8 to 12, book the Force Urbania: it has proper reclining seats, AC vents for every row and space for luggage.