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Meghalaya Govt Lowers Taxi Fares Following Fuel Price Cut
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 11:50 PM
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The Meghalaya government has announced revised taxi fare rates after a recent reduction in fuel prices, aiming to ease travel costs for commuters.
The Meghalaya government today unveiled a new taxi fare structure, following a recent decision to slash fuel prices across the state. The revised rates are intended to reflect the lower cost of petrol and diesel, thereby reducing the overall expense for passengers.
While the government has not released specific figures, it stated that the fare adjustments will apply to all registered taxi operators and will be implemented across the state’s major routes. The move is part of a broader effort to make public transport more affordable for residents.
Transport officials said the fare cut would help commuters save money, especially in rural areas where fuel costs constitute a significant portion of travel expenses. The government also highlighted that the change would encourage more people to use taxis instead of private vehicles.
Taxi associations have welcomed the decision, noting that the lower fares could boost ridership and support local drivers. Commuters, meanwhile, are expected to benefit from the reduced travel costs in the coming months.
While the government has not released specific figures, it stated that the fare adjustments will apply to all registered taxi operators and will be implemented across the state’s major routes. The move is part of a broader effort to make public transport more affordable for residents.
Transport officials said the fare cut would help commuters save money, especially in rural areas where fuel costs constitute a significant portion of travel expenses. The government also highlighted that the change would encourage more people to use taxis instead of private vehicles.
Taxi associations have welcomed the decision, noting that the lower fares could boost ridership and support local drivers. Commuters, meanwhile, are expected to benefit from the reduced travel costs in the coming months.