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Telangana auto fares revised: minimum ₹30, night fare 1.5x
The Telangana government has issued orders revising autorickshaw fares, setting the minimum charge at ₹30 for the first 1.6 km and ₹14 for each subsequent kilometre. The previous minimum fare was ₹20 with ₹11 per extra kilometre. Fares between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. will be one-and-a-half times the normal rate.
The order, released on Friday, 2 October 2026, also specifies detention charges of ₹0.75 per minute and ₹0.50 for each package beyond a briefcase or small bag. Digital meters must be adjusted to show ₹30 when the vehicle is engaged, rising by ₹1.40 for every one-tenth of a kilometre after 1.6 km. The Transport Commissioner has granted three months for resetting existing meters. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced the order at the launch of the Hyderabad Metro-Telangana RTC common pass.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 50% jump in the minimum fare and 27% rise in per-kilometre charge will directly affect daily commuters across Telangana, particularly in Hyderabad where ride-hailing apps are expected to incorporate the new rates. The three-month window for meter recalibration leaves enforcement uncertain, given that many drivers currently operate without meters. How quickly the Transport Commissioner ensures compliance will determine whether the revision brings transparency or remains a paper order.
Source: thehindu.com
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