Auto-Rickshaw

All-new Apé Xtra LDX CNG (Photo: Piaggio)Interested customers can purchase the three-wheeler load carrier at the starting price of Rs 2.45 Lakh. The fastest-growing commercial vehicle company in India Piaggio, a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian auto giant announced the launch of the all-new Apé Xtra LDX. The company has introduced the three-wheeler CNG cargo carrier to provide customers with the most suitable options for their needs under the lowest operating costs.The auto comes with a trusted and proven…

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…

A few days back, the Karnataka government had issued notices to Ola, Uber and Rapido to stop their auto-rickshaw services immediately, terming it ‘illegal’. The State Transport department had received numerous complaints of exorbitant charges from people against these companies. Despite the govt order, Ola and Uber continued the auto services on their app and we reported this a while back. Now, with no option left, the Karnataka government on Tuesday warned of imposing a fine of Rs 5,000 on those vehicles found operating…

Last Updated: October 10, 2022, 18:19 ISTOla, Uber and Rapido have been ordered to immediately stop their auto services (Photo: IANS)The State Transport department had banned the auto-rickshaw services of Ola and Uber in Bengaluru over the issue of exorbitant fare being charged from peopleThe mobile app-based cab aggregators Ola and Uber have continued to show auto-rickshaw services on their mobile applications in Bengaluru, despite the state government’s order to ban them. Upon being questioned, they declined to comment…