Delhi News Live Updates: Auto, taxi fares set to increase in Delhi

Delhi-NCR News Today, Delhi News Live Updates 29 October: The auto-rickshaw fare was last revised in 2020, while the taxi fare was revised nine years ago in 2013. The taxis include black and yellow taxis and economy taxis

By: Express Web Desk
Delhi | October 29, 2022 7:56:48 am
The Delhi government approved a hike in auto and taxi fares in view of rising CNG prices in the national capital. (File)

Delhi News Live Updates: Auto and taxi fares in the national capital will soon go up as the Delhi government has approved revised fares in its recent cabinet meeting. This comes against the backdrop of rising CNG prices, which had prompted auto and taxi unions to hold several protests to press for higher fares. The base fare for autos has been revised from Rs 25 to Rs 30, which for taxis it has been revised from Rs 25 to Rs 40.

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First published on: 29-10-2022 at 07:56:48 am
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