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Mumbai taxi and auto-rickshaw fares to rise from Sept 1
Mumbai commuters will pay more for black-and-yellow taxis and auto-rickshaws from September 1, after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) approved a fare hike. Taxi fares will rise by Rs 2…
Mumbai commuters will pay more for black-and-yellow taxis and auto-rickshaws from September 1, after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) approved a fare hike. Taxi fares will rise by Rs 2 and auto-rickshaw fares by Re 1 for the first 1.5 km. The minimum taxi fare will go up to Rs 33 from Rs 31, while the auto-rickshaw minimum fare will increase to Rs 27 from Rs 26.
The MMRTA, chaired by the Maharashtra transport secretary, approved the revision based on the Khatua panel formula. The per-km taxi fare rises from Rs 20.66 to Rs 21.90, and auto-rickshaw fare from Rs 17.14 to Rs 18.22. Drivers have until the end of November to recalibrate their electronic meters, those who do not will face penalties. The last hike was in February 2025. The region has over 4.5 lakh auto-rickshaws and 50,000 taxis, most running on CNG.
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The fare revision follows the Khatua panel formula, which the Maharashtra government uses to link taxi and auto fares to CNG prices and other costs. The panel's last revision in 2024 led to the February 2025 hike. With over 5 lakh vehicles affected, the impact on Mumbai's daily commuters is immediate, though the two-month meter recalibration window means some drivers may initially charge old rates. The MMRTA's next scheduled review will likely occur in 18 months, unless CNG prices move sharply earlier.
Source: rediff.com
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