# Mumbai auto, taxi meter road tests begin after fare hike 2026-09-20T01:21:43+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Road tests for recalibrated autorickshaw and taxi e-meters with revised fares began in Mumbai on Monday. The tests, conducted on Regional Transport Office tracks, are the final step before meters are sealed and certified. After successful testing, autos will display a minimum fare of Rs 27 and taxis Rs 31 or Rs 33 depending on the source. Andheri RTO reported 21 vehicles passed Monday, including 14 taxis and seven autos. Borivli RTO tested 13 autos. Bench tests had already cleared the new chips. The transport department capped recalibration charges at Rs 700, but some drivers said they are paying 30-40% more. Driver unions have demanded an extension of the November 30 deadline, citing a two-week delay in starting the exercise. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both versions of this Times of India report offer straight news-agency style coverage, leading with the same procedural fact. The first version adds a union demand for deadline extension and driver complaints about overcharging, details the second omits. The second version provides specific numbers from one RTO, which the first lacks. The uniform neutral framing means the main interest is the process itself. The rollout data from Andheri and Borivli RTOs will be the key figure to watch as the November 30 deadline approaches. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: autorickshaw, fare hike, Mumbai, RTO, taxi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-auto-and-taxi-meter-road-tests-to-start-this-week/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-auto-and-taxi-meter-road-tests-to-start-this-week/#story-in-brief