Auto, taxi rides to get dearer in Delhi! Fare revision committee recommends hike - The Fare Revision Committee has recommended a hike of Re 1 per kilometre for three-wheelers and up to 60% in taxi fares.
However, some auto and taxi unions have voiced their concerns and stated that this will stiffen competition with cab aggregators who dole out rides at subsidised rates.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A Delhi government committee tasked with fare revision of auto-rickshaws and taxis has recommended a proportionate increase in fares with respect to the rise in CNG prices in the national capital, sources said on Tuesday. The development comes after some auto and taxi unions shared their concerns over steep hike in CNG prices with the panel, saying it will stiffen their competition with cab aggregators who offer rides at subsidized rates.
Amid rising fuel prices, the Delhi government last month had set up a committee for fare revision of auto-rickshaws and taxis. The committee is likely to finalise its report by the end of this week.
Some members of the government panel have been travelling by taxis and autos for the past two weeks to understand the demands and expectations of drivers. India News | Delhi Govt Panel Suggests Increase in Auto, Taxi Fares: Sources.
Drivers of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Ola have postponed their strike for 15 days after the Delhi government's assurance that their demands for subsidy on CNG and revision of fare would be looked into.