I mean WTF??? 3 hours wait for a taxi??
I just called Karwa cars (1.30pm)
and was told they didn't have anyone free until 4.30! 
It's not even a Thursday!!! 
I mean, how are you supposed to get around?
I left my car at Ramada last night and need to pick it up?
Are there any other ways of getting from Mansoura to Ramada?
(I don't know, I'm new here!)
OK... Thanks for listening (reading). I've finished with my moaning rant. 
But seriously, how can I get to the Ramada (without walking!) 
bus is the best
Could you please PM m some private limo numbers thanks
just given it ......Have you seen how the Nationals drive ?
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This people should not be allowed to drive even bycicles....
The worst taxi service ever, they get lost....confused, dont understand english...
how they pass in the driving licence I dont know.....
Check mate.....
can you pm me the limo info?
When we were quite new here Al Waab Road is not quite finish yet, but whenever we go out, if we can't get a taxi we start walking outside and some cars will offer to give us a lift and it depends wherever you want to go, they will tell you how much they want to charge you. nothing to worry! it's normal here, for a woman as long as you have company I don't think there would be a problem.
It's great 2 b loved!
loz, you need to have cell numbers of karwa rental scheme drivers as well as private cabs and limos
I'v waited many many long hours in the sun
If you need some, pm me.
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lol QT, been to England recently :P Obviously it's not the case during the week most of the time, but on some days I have to wait 3+ hours for a taxi.
I remember having like 8 taxi companies on save and they all being busy.
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give you their mobile number to contact privately. all you have to do is give some extra tips than the meter charges.
i bet this is happening a lot here. why wouldnt karwa increase their fleet if there was so much demand.
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wait until you hear that they will send a taxi on your next birthday. LOL
just get someone to help you out.
forget that KARWA exists in Qatar
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I just called Karwa again! They now say I have to wait 6 hours for a taxi!
I should have been grateful yesterday when they told me only 3 hours!
Oh well! I think I'll ring one of the private hire companies you guys gave me yesterday!
That doesn't sound like a pleaseant experience at all. I'm sorry your first days here have not been the best. It will get better, I promise you. I remember the first week I was here. I came without my family and a combination of the exhaustion from getting used to the time change and the stress of having to set up house by myself in a new land was overwhelming. There were a few times where I felt ready to snap. But it got better for me and it will get better for you too. Don't lose that excitement you had when you were planning your move and still had when you first arrived. If you need anything, let me know.
do you mind sharing the limo service info with me? that would be ever so helpful! i had an issue yesterday with the Karwa situation. well it was actually linked to the lovely grand regency. only in for a visit so need to get stuff done. hubby's at work and don't have license yet of course. hey QT, sorry about that for you. i learned a valuable lesson yesterday. do karwa's exsist for me??? i was actually told this is not my country so get used to the change. whatever, glad you have a ride!
Try Woqod......
the automatic car wash is much faster than tyseer ...
+ u cud sit in that place and have some coffee.....spend some well earned money....et al
+ the car wash + vacuuming is 20 ....u cud use the balance 20 to fill up the tummie
We use a very reliable driver for bringing our teenagers around Doha when we are not able to. If you are going to the coffee social tonight I can give you his number. He ihas never let us down and very trustworthy. He also does not charge a ton of money for the service although it is more than the taxis.
i know some kind souls were helping you.. thanks GOD!!!
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will try it out today itself ..thans again
best way to get a lift is get out of your house and proceed to main roads, there you can find plenty of empty taxis looking for passengers.
Lazydude... go to teyseer salwa road. its great to experience... your 40 riyals is worth to spend in their complete services, inside-out! good luck!
QT, next time plan your trip so you won't get problematic. the main reason why i hate doha bcoz of transportation (karwa). their all not reliable. can't trust kolorum vehicles too... so its a necessity now for everybody to take their own car/vehicle. just a suggestion...
It is better to endure the hardship of education than to taste the bitterness of ignorance.
surprisingly ..your pic on the mail is of a very young guy !!!
heh..heh..cover ups ,,dont last !!
See you later
Owen,
Yep, QLers are extremely helpful people! Expecially this Gem!
Who said I got drunk!!!
I could have just not wanted to drive at night!
It happens at my old age!
Got the car back thanks everyone! Back off out now!
Have a nice day (the rest of it anyway) to all you helpful people!
wher do you think i can get a good carwash ??? not a sloppy job ...real cleaning is what the car needs..
only 3 hours?, they made me wait 7 hours once.
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Blame the Karwa, the heat the mowasalat bus ..if QT didnt get drunk so many Qlers would not be involved in a stoopid run-around the taxi discussion !!!
I agree with you paul..Was QT even thinking of Qlers when he was getting sozzled ..na ..naa .naa... !!!
yeah canary bird a complete usless drunkers here....
You shouldnt get drunk and have to leave your car at the Ramada, you immoral and corrupt westerner you....
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fox transport - i find them very reliable
A complete usless piece of information.
Damn Danes. Always blocking my way for a new Friendsheeeeeep :(
or use DHL...
the best way is do not go ramada and drink too much that u cannot drive...
As I had to get my car serviced and all the peope I called were busy on that day and I live off the beaten track I ordered a limosine from Karwa 5488888 is the number I used the 5448888 before.
The cost per hour QR 30,-- plus the Km QR 1. If you order them and let them know exactly where you live they will pick you up on time.
It is not cheap but in any case better than wandering around in the heat looking for a taxi that may not stop.
I would but that time I will be with Vas and only two people could fit in his SLK
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have any of you'll tried FOX transport.
I've heard that even Mowasalat cabbies are decently on time....
see that's what i'm saying QT.. none (i guess from Qlers) would think this "I don't like putting people out of their way!" nor feel this... :)
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so dont worrie to call them
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An extremely helpful QL'er just called! Problem solved!
You know who you are, and you're an absolute Angel!
Call a taxi from Ramada QR 30.00 only. Karwa you have to book today to get one tomorrow :)
Like I said to Smokey, I don't like putting people out of their way!
Oh well, I'm going to try and ring some private drivers!
You should have called me...I wouold have been there in 2 hours...
that's better than Karwa
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you could have just called any of the Qlers on your phonebook (that is if they are available).. :)
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qt, this is normal. been there, done that. this is karwa...they have the same problem since forever.
better check out some private taxis and some private transport "companies" who do that. reliable and not really that expensive. mostly it is 30QR.
good luck!
If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.
I had a similar situation - phoned karwa first it was an hour wait, 5 mins later it was a 2 hour wait...........i even FOOLISHLY tried to hail a taxi down (not advisable in the heat) couldnt find one............ in the end called up a private taxi firm cost 3 x as much but worth it just to get my car back ...
Please, if you don't mind!
I really appreciate it!
Check out for a CAMEL !!!
Actually that is not too bad for Karwa!
..... sorry mate... just start walking and hopefully you will see one you can flag down
www.mowasalat.com Good luck, I hope you will become a convert! The more people who use it, the better it will become.
but.. really.. i even don't know what to suggest.. that's what we all do: just ask our friends when need it... you cannot rely on Karwa.. :(
what time do you have to be there? and where are you now?
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ask a lift from a friend QT, karwa services really sucks
"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, tolerant of the weak. Someday you will have been all of these."
... this is a situation with taxi in Doha...
but even if they come on time,. they don't know how to reach your destination point anyway.. and you still cannot explain how to get there.. so.. just forget about it... .. sorry ...
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I don't like putting people out of their way!
welcome to doha. most practical solution is to ask any of your friends who may know the numbers of private taxis who would do your bidding...at a higher rate of course.sorry i dont have them at present.
do it right - the first time!
Get to the C Ring Road and walk in the direction of Ramada. You will reach there in less than 30 mins. :)
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Way to go Ray!
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What's their website address please?
try someone's shoulder...then!
err why didnt u call a friend instead? i'm sure u know people around here
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Use the bus, it's very reliable and costs just a few riyals. I know lots of peolple will not agree with me but I swear by it. You can look up the route and timings on their website.