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Taxis & Autos Get Costlier In Mumbai! Minimum Fares Rise By Over 3.8% Starting Next Week

Taxi and auto rickshaw fares in Mumbai are set to increase from next week, 18 months after the last fare revision. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) approved an increase in base fares to ₹27 for auto rickshaws and ₹33 for taxis. The revised fares cover the first 1.5 km. Want to know more about the change? Read on!

Mumbai Auto & Taxi Fare To Increase From Next Week

As per a report by the Hindustan Times, the state government approved the hike on Thursday following a rise in fuel prices and other operating costs. Under the revised fares, the minimum taxi fare will increase by ₹2, from ₹31 to ₹33, while the auto rickshaw fare will rise by ₹1, from ₹26 to ₹27. The new fares will come into effect next week after the government issues the official notification.

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The fare hike was approved by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA), headed by Additional Chief Secretary Sanjay Sethi, following demands from taxi and autorickshaw unions.

As per the Khatua Committee formula, the per-kilometre taxi fare will increase from ₹20.66 to ₹21.90, while the autorickshaw fare will rise from ₹17.14 to ₹18.22. The revised rates are based on factors including fuel prices, vehicle costs, the Consumer Price Index, loan interest rates and government taxes.

Auto Fare Increase Due To CNG Price Hike

According to a state transport department official, CNG prices have increased by ₹8, or 10.25%, since the previous fare hike in February 2025. The Mumbai Taximen’s Union had sought a larger increase, proposing a taxi fare of ₹25 per km.

The previous fare revision came into effect on February 1, 2025, when taxi and autorickshaw fares were increased by ₹3 each. Taxi fares went up from ₹28 to ₹31, while autorickshaw fares rose from ₹23 to ₹26.

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While some unions welcomed the latest hike, others said it was insufficient. Auto rickshaw union president Shashank Sharad Rao said drivers had expected an increase of ₹4 for taxis and ₹3 for autos, citing rising inflation and operating costs.

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FAQs

What is the fare chart for Mumbai auto-rickshaws in 2026?

The minimum daytime fare for Mumbai auto-rickshaws is ₹26 for the first 1.5 kilometers, with a running rate of ₹17.14 per subsequent kilometer.

Is Uber cheaper than a taxi in Mumbai?

No, Uber is generally more expensive than traditional Mumbai local taxis.

How do rickshaw fares work in Mumbai?

The base fare starts at ₹26 for the first 1.5 kilometers, followed by a distance rate of ₹17.14 per kilometer, plus extra fees for night hours, heavy luggage, and traffic wait times.

Tanvi Shrivastava: Tanvi Nalin Shrivastava is a Sub-Editor at Curly Tales with 5 years of experience in digital journalism and content creation, with expertise spanning beauty, food, travel, fashion and entertainment. She holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Mumbai. When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her reading, talking to the camera or just binge-watching rom-coms.