Auto, taxi fares up in Delhi



Auto and taxi fares on Tuesday went up by 35% in New Delhi following an increase in the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), The Delhi government also made it mandatory for three-wheelers to install global positioning systems (GPS) in their vehicles within six months.

The minimum fare for autorickshaws will now be Rs19 for the first 2km against the current Rs10 for the first kilometre. Subsequently, Rs6.50 will be charged for every kilometre thereafter instead of the current Rs4.50.

The minimum fare for yellow and black taxis will go up from Rs15 to Rs20 for the first 1km, while the rate will be Rs11 instead of current Rs8.50 for subsequent kilometres. No decision has been taken yet on the fares of radio taxis.