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State approves fare hike of ₹2 for auto, ₹3 for cab, bus
MUMBAI: Auto fares rise by ₹2, taxis by ₹3; municipal buses also see hikes. Unions had sought higher base fares. Meters to be recalibrated post-notification.
Updated on: Jan 24, 2025, 08:16:12 IST
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MUMBAI: The State Transport Authority and Mumbai Metropolitan Road Transport Authority have approved the basic fare hike of ₹2 for autos and ₹3 for taxis and public buses operated by various municipal corporations. The fare hike is ₹3 and ₹4 for the later stages of specific kilometres for autos, taxis and buses, according to officials from the home department.
The auto rickshaw and taxi unions had demanded ₹26 and ₹31 as base fares from the existing ₹23 and ₹28, respectively. After the government comes out with a notification, the kaali-peeli autos and taxis will be given time to recalibrate the electronic meters.
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