The new fares for CNG-run auto-rickshaws and taxis, envisaging an increase of Rs 2 in rickshaws and Rs in kali-peeli taxis each in minimum rates, will come into force in Mumbai from October 3.
As per the revised fare, the minimum fare for a distance of 1.5 km for taxis has increased from Rs 25 to Rs 28, while for the auto- rickshaws it has gone up from Rs 21 to Rs 23.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) on Tuesday issued a notification of the revised rates as the auto rickshaw and taxi unions had threaten to go on a strike over their demand to increase fare.
Beyond this flag down minimum distance, passengers will have to pay Rs 18.66 per km for taxis and Rs 15.33 per km for auto-rickshaws, the notice reads.
The fare increase has been calculated as per a formula devised by the Khatua panel, and it entails a hike of Rs 3 per km for taxis and Rs 2 for auto-rickshaws.
Drivers and owners of these vehicles will have to recaliberate their electronic fare meters by November 20.
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