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App‑based taxi drivers at Bengaluru airport seek higher minimum fare amid fuel price rise
App‑based taxi driver groups have petitioned Karnataka's transport department to raise the minimum kilometre fare at Bengaluru Airport, citing recent fuel price hikes.
Bengaluru's main airport has seen a formal request from app‑based taxi driver organisations to increase the minimum fare per kilometre. The groups argue that the recent surge in fuel prices has eroded drivers' earnings, making the current fare structure unsustainable.
The associations representing the taxi drivers submitted their petition to the Karnataka Transport Department, urging a revision of the minimum kilometre rate applicable at the airport. They emphasized that a fare adjustment is essential to offset the higher operating costs caused by the fuel price increase.
The transport department has acknowledged receipt of the request and indicated that it will examine the proposal. Officials said they will assess the impact of fuel price changes on taxi operations before deciding on any fare revision.
If approved, the new minimum fare could provide immediate relief to airport taxi drivers, ensuring that their earnings remain viable while continuing to serve passengers efficiently.
The associations representing the taxi drivers submitted their petition to the Karnataka Transport Department, urging a revision of the minimum kilometre rate applicable at the airport. They emphasized that a fare adjustment is essential to offset the higher operating costs caused by the fuel price increase.
The transport department has acknowledged receipt of the request and indicated that it will examine the proposal. Officials said they will assess the impact of fuel price changes on taxi operations before deciding on any fare revision.
If approved, the new minimum fare could provide immediate relief to airport taxi drivers, ensuring that their earnings remain viable while continuing to serve passengers efficiently.