Delhi Government Hikes Auto-Rickshaw and Taxi Fares in View of Rising CNG Prices
The Delhi government has approved a hike in auto-rickshaw and taxi fares in view of rising CNG prices in the national capital, according to an official statement on Friday.
According to the revised fares, the meter down charge (minimum fare) for the initial 1.5 kilometers for auto-rickshaws has been increased from Rs 25 to Rs 30, while the per kilometer charge after meter down has been hiked from Rs 9.50 to Rs 11. For taxis, the per kilometer charge after the meter is down has been hiked from Rs 14 to Rs 17 for non-AC vehicles and from Rs 16 to Rs 20 for AC vehicles.
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The last revision in the auto-rickshaw fares happened in 2020 while that for taxis which includes black-and-yellow taxis, economy taxis, and premium taxis happened nine years back in 2013.
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot had received many representations from the auto-rickshaw and taxi associations and unions on the issue of hike in fares.
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The Delhi government has approved a hike in auto-rickshaw and taxi fares in view of rising CNG prices in the national capital, according to an official statement on Friday.
According to the revised fares, the meter down charge (minimum fare) for the initial 1.5 kilometers for auto-rickshaws has been increased from Rs 25 to Rs 30, while the per kilometer charge after meter down has been hiked from Rs 9.50 to Rs 11. For taxis, the per kilometer charge after the meter is down has been hiked from Rs 14 to Rs 17 for non-AC vehicles and from Rs 16 to Rs 20 for AC vehicles.
Also Read: PM Modi to Lay Foundation of Indian Aircraft Manufacturing Project for IAF on Oct 30
The last revision in the auto-rickshaw fares happened in 2020 while that for taxis which includes black-and-yellow taxis, economy taxis, and premium taxis happened nine years back in 2013.
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot had received many representations from the auto-rickshaw and taxi associations and unions on the issue of hike in fares.
Read all the Latest Auto News here
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