Taxi fares set to rise by 35%, auto rides 22% costlier

Auto and taxi fares are set to rise in the capital, with the Delhi government approving the recommendations of the fare revision committee. A 10km auto ride will be dearer by 22% while a similar taxi ride will cost 34-37% more. The base fare in autos has been raised to Rs 30. The proposal will be sent to the LG for approval. 

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Autos, kaali-peeli taxis may soon cost you up to 37% more per km

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New Delhi: Travelling in autorickshaws and taxis in the capital is set to become costlier. On the recommendations of the fare revision committee set up in April this year, Delhi government has approved the revision of the fares of autorickshaws, economy radio taxis and the kaali-peeli (black and yellow) cabs.

While the base fare of the cabs both air-conditioned and non-AC has risen steeply with an almost 25% rise in the per-kilometre charge, the base fare of autorickshaws has been increased by 20% and the per-kilometre fare by almost 16%.