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Automobile
Auto‑rickshaw unions demand fare hike in Tamil Nadu, threaten protest
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 04:37 AM
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Auto‑rickshaw unions in Tamil Nadu have urged the state government to revise the current fare structure and have warned they will stage protests if their demand is not met.
Auto‑rickshaw unions across Tamil Nadu have formally approached the state government, seeking an immediate revision of the prevailing fare rates. The unions argue that rising fuel prices and inflation have eroded drivers' earnings, making the existing tariffs unsustainable.
The unions have issued a notice that, should the government fail to act within a stipulated period, they will organise coordinated protests in major towns and cities of the state. They warn that such actions could disrupt daily commuter traffic and affect local commerce.
State officials have acknowledged receipt of the unions' petition and said the matter is under review. No official decision on fare adjustments has been announced yet, and authorities have urged both sides to maintain calm while discussions continue.
The unions have issued a notice that, should the government fail to act within a stipulated period, they will organise coordinated protests in major towns and cities of the state. They warn that such actions could disrupt daily commuter traffic and affect local commerce.
State officials have acknowledged receipt of the unions' petition and said the matter is under review. No official decision on fare adjustments has been announced yet, and authorities have urged both sides to maintain calm while discussions continue.