Attention, Bangaloreans! The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) of Bangalore Urban District has announced a revision in auto rickshaw meter fares. The minimum fare has now been raised to ₹36 for the first 2 km, effective from August 1. Check out all the revised charges below.
Bangalore’s Autorickshaw Fares Revised From August 1
Autorickshaw rides in Bangalore are set to become a costlier as the RTA of Bangalore Urban District announced the revised charges on Monday. The new fares will come into effect from August 1. As per a report by Mint, the minimum fare has now been hiked to ₹36 for the first 2 km. Until now, autorickshaws only charged ₹30 for that distance. That means the per-kilometre rate has gone up to ₹18, compared to the earlier ₹15.
The charges for commuters travelling between 10 pm and 5 am have also gone up. Passengers will now have to pay 50% extra as part of the night fare. The notice, which was issued on July 14, also mentioned changes in baggage and waiting charges. Travellers can carry up to 20 kg of luggage at no extra cost. However, if the weight exceeds that, an additional fee of ₹10 will apply. The maximum luggage limit has also been capped at 50 kg.
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Re-Verification Of Autorickshaw Meters Mandatory
As per a report by India Today, the first 5 minutes of waiting time will be free. After that, ₹10 will be charged for every 15 minutes of extra wait. The RTA has also directed that every autorickshaw must display the officially approved fare chart for passengers. In addition, all autorickshaw meters must be re-verified and stamped to reflect the revised rates by October 31, 2025. This new fare structure will replace the older one, which has been in place since November 2021.
Autorickshaw drivers and unions had been demanding this fare revision for a while. They pointed to increasing operational costs, including rising fuel prices, maintenance, and inflation. They also said the old fares were not enough to meet their daily living expenses.
In conclusion, the auto rickshaw fare for 1 km will now be ₹18, an increase by ₹3 in Bangalore. The revised charges will be in effect from August 1. While auto drivers and their unions may be happy with the hike, it remains to be seen how commuters will react.
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