Bengaluru: Autorickshaw fares likely to rise as unions demand fare revision, key meeting with RTA soon
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Bengaluru: Autorickshaw fares likely to rise as unions demand fare revision, key meeting with RTA soon

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Bengaluru News: Commuters in Bengaluru are likely to face higher auto-rickshaw fares as drivers' unions for the long time are demanding for fare revision to keep up with inflation. And after the meeting, the night rides might If the fare revision is accepted, the proposed changes would include a hike in the minimum fare from Rs 30 to Rs 40 for the first two kilometres and increasing the fare for the rest of the kilometres from Rs 15 to Rs 20. As per reports, some of the drivers’ unions in Bengaluru are urging to adjust its fare structure to match cities like Mangaluru, Shivamogga, and Udupi, where the minimum fare for the first two kilometres is already set at Rs 40. Some of the auto aggregators in Bengaluru were earlier charging a minimum fare exceeding Rs 100 until October 2022, leading to complaints from commuters.

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