The new fares for CNG-run auto-rickshaws and taxis have increased by Rs 3 each in minimum rates. This came into force in Mumbai on Monday, officials said.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region has around 60,000 taxis and 4.6 lakh auto-rickshaws, including some petrol-run vehicles. The minimum fare for a distance of 1.5 km for taxis has increased from Rs 22 to Rs 25, while for the auto-rickshaws it has gone up from Rs 18 to Rs 21, RTO officials said.
The decision for the minimum fare hike by Rs 3 was taken last week. A meeting was held of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) which was chaired by the Maharashtra transport secretary.
The fare increase has been calculated as per a formula devised by the four-member Khatua panel. It entails a hike of Rs 2.09 per km for taxis and Rs 2.01 for auto-rickshaws, the officials said.
The last fare hike was implemented on June 1, 2015, they said.
