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…

Auto and taxi unions in Mumbai have demanded Rs 3 to 4 increase in the minimum fare due to the recent hike in CNG prices. The CNG prices have reached an all-time high after the Rs 6 hike on July 3. Speaking on the issue to the Times of India, a member of the Mumbai Rickshawmen Union said that as per the calculation of the Khatua committee which takes into account fuel price, cost of living index, capital cost, and other key factors, the minimum hike in the auto fare should have been Rs 3 till a few days ago. However, the…