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27 first-hand reports from women who were there
| Type | Incident & what happened | Where in Mumbai | Confirmed by |
|---|---|---|---|
ScamFirst-hand | Fake Elephanta Island ferry at Gateway of India — went nowhere near Elephanta Bought what I thought was an Elephanta ferry ticket for ₹350. Boat took me on a 20-minute harbour cruise and returned. The real MTDC Elephanta ferry is ₹200 and sold only at the orange MTDC booth on the pier. | Gateway of India pier, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Fake Elephanta Island ferry sold at Gateway of India — went nowhere near Elephanta Bought what I thought was an Elephanta Island ferry ticket from a man at the Gateway of India pier for ₹350. Boat took me on a 20-minute Harbour cruise and returned. The official MTDC Elephanta ferry ticket is ₹200 and sold only at the orange MTDC booth on the pier. Any other seller is unofficial. | Gateway of India pier, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Fake Elephanta Island ferry sold at Gateway of India — went nowhere near Elephanta Bought what I thought was an Elephanta Island ferry ticket from a man at the Gateway of India pier for ₹350. Boat took me on a 20-minute Harbour cruise and returned. The official MTDC Elephanta ferry ticket is ₹200 and sold only at the orange MTDC booth on the pier. Any other seller is unofficial. | Gateway of India pier, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Fake Elephanta Island ferry at Gateway of India — went nowhere near Elephanta Bought what I thought was an Elephanta ferry ticket for ₹350. Boat took me on a 20-minute harbour cruise and returned. The real MTDC Elephanta ferry is ₹200 and sold only at the orange MTDC booth on the pier. | Gateway of India pier, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Fake Elephanta Island ferry sold at Gateway of India — went nowhere near Elephanta Bought what I thought was an Elephanta Island ferry ticket from a man at the Gateway of India pier for ₹350. Boat took me on a 20-minute Harbour cruise and returned. The official MTDC Elephanta ferry ticket is ₹200 and sold only at the orange MTDC booth on the pier. Any other seller is unofficial. | Gateway of India pier, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Fake Elephanta Island ferry sold at Gateway of India — went nowhere near Elephanta Bought what I thought was an Elephanta Island ferry ticket from a man at the Gateway of India pier for ₹350. Boat took me on a 20-minute Harbour cruise and returned. The official MTDC Elephanta ferry ticket is ₹200 and sold only at the orange MTDC booth on the pier. Any other seller is unofficial. | Gateway of India pier, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Fake Elephanta Island ferry sold at Gateway of India — went nowhere near Elephanta Bought what I thought was an Elephanta Island ferry ticket from a man at the Gateway of India pier for ₹350. Boat took me on a 20-minute Harbour cruise and returned. The official MTDC Elephanta ferry ticket is ₹200 and sold only at the orange MTDC booth on the pier. Any other seller is unofficial. | Gateway of India pier, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Fake Elephanta Island ferry sold at Gateway of India — went nowhere near Elephanta Bought what I thought was an Elephanta Island ferry ticket from a man at the Gateway of India pier for ₹350. Boat took me on a 20-minute Harbour cruise and returned. The official MTDC Elephanta ferry ticket is ₹200 and sold only at the orange MTDC booth on the pier. Any other seller is unofficial. | Gateway of India pier, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Fake Elephanta Island ferry sold at Gateway of India — went nowhere near Elephanta Bought what I thought was an Elephanta Island ferry ticket from a man at the Gateway of India pier for ₹350. Boat took me on a 20-minute Harbour cruise and returned. The official MTDC Elephanta ferry ticket is ₹200 and sold only at the orange MTDC booth on the pier. Any other seller is unofficial. | Gateway of India pier, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Phone lifted from front pocket at Colaba Causeway — felt nothing Walking through Colaba Causeway market my phone was in my front jeans pocket. Felt nothing. The technique involves deliberate shoulder jostling from one person while another lifts. Use a crossbody bag with the clasp facing your body. | Colaba Causeway, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Phone lifted from front pocket at Colaba Causeway — felt nothing Walking through the narrow Colaba Causeway market lane, phone was in my front jeans pocket. Felt nothing. Noticed it missing 10 minutes later. The technique involves deliberate shoulder jostling from one person while another lifts. Use a crossbody bag with the clasp facing your body. Never put your phone in a pocket in a crowded market. | Colaba Causeway, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Phone lifted from front pocket at Colaba Causeway — felt nothing Walking through the narrow Colaba Causeway market lane, phone was in my front jeans pocket. Felt nothing. Noticed it missing 10 minutes later. The technique involves deliberate shoulder jostling from one person while another lifts. Use a crossbody bag with the clasp facing your body. Never put your phone in a pocket in a crowded market. | Colaba Causeway, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Phone lifted from front pocket at Colaba Causeway — felt nothing Walking through Colaba Causeway market my phone was in my front jeans pocket. Felt nothing. The technique involves deliberate shoulder jostling from one person while another lifts. Use a crossbody bag with the clasp facing your body. | Colaba Causeway, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Phone lifted from front pocket at Colaba Causeway — felt nothing Walking through the narrow Colaba Causeway market lane, phone was in my front jeans pocket. Felt nothing. Noticed it missing 10 minutes later. The technique involves deliberate shoulder jostling from one person while another lifts. Use a crossbody bag with the clasp facing your body. Never put your phone in a pocket in a crowded market. | Colaba Causeway, Mumbai | — |
ScamFirst-hand | Phone lifted from front pocket at Colaba Causeway — felt nothing Walking through the narrow Colaba Causeway market lane, phone was in my front jeans pocket. Felt nothing. Noticed it missing 10 minutes later. The technique involves deliberate shoulder jostling from one person while another lifts. Use a crossbody bag with the clasp facing your body. Never put your phone in a pocket in a crowded market. | Colaba Causeway, Mumbai | — |
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Mumbai is one of the more manageable Indian metro cities for solo women. The local train network's women-only compartments (first and last, clearly marked) are genuinely safe. The city has a strong late-night café and restaurant culture — Bandra, Colaba, and Juhu are safe well past midnight. The main risks are late-night transport (book Ola/Uber in advance, don't negotiate on the street) and theft in crowded areas like CST station and Crawford Market.
The most reported incidents in Mumbai: (1) Rickshaw and taxi overcharging — always insist on the meter; if refused, use Ola/Uber. (2) Fake tourist agents near Gateway of India — the official ticket counter for Elephanta Island is the MTDC booth; avoid anyone approaching you first. (3) CST and Dadar station theft — crowded during peak hours; keep bags in front and zipped. (4) Late-night transport touts at railway stations — pre-book via app rather than negotiating on the street.
Safest areas for solo women in Mumbai: Bandra West (cosmopolitan, well-lit, strong café scene, safe late at night), Colaba (tourist-friendly, well-patrolled near Gateway of India, good solo dining), Juhu (beach area, safer than Chowpatty at night). Areas to be more cautious: Dharavi surroundings after dark, Kurla station at night, Mankhurd. The women-only compartment of the local train is safe on all lines during all hours — it is the only time you should board a Mumbai local during rush hour.
Mumbai's local train women-only compartment is the first and last compartment on all trains — look for the sign and the group of women on the platform. It operates 24 hours. During peak hours (8–10am, 6–9pm) the general compartments are dangerously crowded — never travel in them as a solo woman during these windows. The Harbour Line, Western Line, and Central Line all have women-only coaches. Buy a day pass (₹50) if making multiple journeys. The app-based Chalo card makes ticketing faster at busy stations.