The transport unit offers assistance for arranging transportation for official purposes involving institute functionaries, external examiners, selection committee members, and institute guests. This unit operates with a fleet of four premium cars and is equipped to provide round-the-clock services. To meet additional demands, we have partnered with two external agencies:
Our vendors include:
- M/s Siddhivinayak Tours & Travels, Contact Person: Mr. Selvraj Nadar, Mobile: 98201-83957
- M/s Sairaj Travels, Contact Person: Ms. Laxmi, Mobile: 97690-00229
To avail of our transport services, please follow these procedures:
- The indenter should send an email to uic.transport@iitb.ac.in or submit a hard copy of the indent form (available on ASC-download forms) with the approval of the respective HOD/section head.
- Based on the availability of institute vehicles, the transport unit will allocate a vehicle or arrange for one from the empaneled agency.
- If the vehicle is provided for a request from a department or project fund, the transport unit will generate a bill for the respective department or project.
- In the event of a vehicle's unavailability, the transport unit will notify the indenter. In such cases, the indenter may hire a vehicle from the empaneled agencies and process the bill through the concerned department or project fund.
The transport unit will provide driver details via email one day prior to the journey date.
For any inquiries, please contact us at:
Phone: 022-2576-7937
Email: uic.transport@iitb.ac.in
Address: Transport Unit, 3rd Floor, Main Building, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076
For detailed rates, please refer to the this PDF file.
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Travel outside Mumbai:
M/s. Balmer Lawrie has commissioned a in-plant facility at IIT Bombay. Their services may be availed for travel related requirements (National/ International). Details of their desk location is given below:
Address: M/s. Balmer Lawrie, Nandan Nilekani Main Building Entrance, Next to HCU, Ground Floor, Nandan Nilekani Main Building, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076
Contact Person: Ms. Sophia
Tel. No. : 25764058 | Mobile No.: 9833190358
Email: balmerlawrieiit@gmail.com
After official travel outside of Mumbai, a faculty should submit the TA claims form to settle the travel expenses (accommodation, meals, and incidental expenses). The claimant needs to attach boarding passes, expense bills, a copy of tickets, and proof of payment (e.g., email, SMS, or card/bank statement) if electronically paid. The faculty/ staff can only book tickets from three approved travel agents: IRCTC, Balmer Lawrie, and Ashoka travels. They should book the cheapest ticket within the three-hour window of departure time. Please contact your department office for the detailed process.