 Poster: A snowHead
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Have been looking at private transfers between Salzburg and Hinterglemm for the family (me, wife, two kids 7,4) for next February. Almost all operators seem to be coming in at €150 each way, except VIPSHUTTLE99 via www.transferservice.at, which is way cheaper at just €99. Seems too cheap, perhaps? Has anyone used them - what was your experience - are they reliable?
Thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I used the Holiday Shuttle, shuttle service, when I went to Hinterglemm in February 2009. They were reliable and on time when the picked me up. I guess I would use their shuttle service again.
But their drivers can be littlebit crazy. The drive from Salzburg to Hinterglemm was very good, our driver was young lady and just a good driver. But on the way home, from Hinterglemm to Salzburg we got a crazy driver. It was the manager or owner of this holiday shuttle service company. He was easy going and nice to talk too, could speak english and nothing to complain about him personally. But I dont think he should drive a car. That day was snowing alot and down the Wallay he drove well above all speed limits, drifting and sliding through all turns and corners. And while sliding or drifting through the corners he was talking to 3 (yes 3) mobile phones and managing his other drivers, talking orders from customers or just planning the day in his log book. The scariest ride I have ever been in. The other passangers in the car sad to me, after the ride, that they thought they would die in car accident that day.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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That sounds like a pretty standard Austrian taxi ride to me!
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Thanks guys - will check these out.
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That sounds like a pretty standard Austrian taxi ride to me!
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maybe that's why you're 4 times as likely to die on an Austrian motorway than a British one. http://www.abd.org.uk/safest_roads.htm
I had similar fears for my life in an Italian taxi doing 100 mph on the motorway (and apparently Italian motorways are even more dangerous than Austria ones, though their overall record is better).
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pam w, But you are quite happy to risk your life in France, which according to the statistics you supply is almost as dangerous. 
A classic example of lies, damned lies and statistics spun to produce a political point, i.e. a pro-motoring lobby wanting less motoring legislation in the UK.
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I've used Taxi rainer a couple of times, always pick me up on time....so reliable in my book.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Samerberg Sue,
I don't think those stats take into account the volume of traffic!
According to those stats Malta is the safest place to drive. Have you ever driven there? I have extensively - it is quite entertaining
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I used the VIP guys a couple of years ago and they were great, they were on time and friendly. We had big BMW going and Merc returning. I would use them again.
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You know it makes sense.
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worz666, ...and who told you about them, David? 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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triffic, Ive used them (transferservice.at) several times they are very good, and reliable. its always 99 euro each way for up to 8 people.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Hi All, I am arriving in Salzburg on Friday 28th February, on my own. Going to meet Friends in Saalbach.
DO you think it would be possible to car pool with some taxi service. I would take the shuttle, but I arrive at 21:55 and the last shuttle is @ 22:30. Pretty tight. Any ideas?
Thanks
Mireille
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Mireille, You should be fine to catch the 22.30 Shuttle. There are few flights into Salzburg at that time of night (http://www.salzburg-airport.com/en/passengers-visitors/flight-info/arrivals/), so you'll clear Passport and Customs pretty quickly and yours may be one of the last flights in, so the Shuttle is probably only waiting for passengers from your flight. I've made it from the plane door to the airport exit in less than 20 minutes, including waiting for luggage. Plan in advance - get a seat close to the doors and stand up as soon as the plane stops so that you are first off.
When you book the Shuttle, you should enter your flight number and arrival time in the 'Comments' section. That way, the driver can check your progress. In my experience, they are willing to wait for passengers, particularly for the last Shuttle of the day. If in doubt, call the Shuttle company and check that they will wait.
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