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Mumbai Auto‑Rickshaw and Taxi Fares to Rise After CNG Price Hike
✍️ bhaskarenglish.in
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:36 PM
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Mumbai auto‑rickshaw and taxi operators will raise fares to ₹18.22 per kilometer following a recent rise in compressed natural gas prices.
The recent hike in compressed natural gas (CNG) prices has prompted Mumbai’s auto‑rickshaw and taxi operators to increase their fares.
Starting next week, passengers will be charged ₹18.22 per kilometer for auto‑rickshaws and a similar rate for taxis, up from the previous ₹17.50.
Transport unions say the adjustment is necessary to offset the higher fuel costs that have surged by 12% in the last month.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority has approved the fare revision and will monitor the impact on commuters.
Starting next week, passengers will be charged ₹18.22 per kilometer for auto‑rickshaws and a similar rate for taxis, up from the previous ₹17.50.
Transport unions say the adjustment is necessary to offset the higher fuel costs that have surged by 12% in the last month.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority has approved the fare revision and will monitor the impact on commuters.