Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Telangana Revises Autorickshaw Fares, Sets ₹30 Minimum Charge
Telangana has changed how much autorickshaw rides will cost.
The first 1.6 kilometres will cost at least ₹30.
After that, each extra kilometre will cost ₹14.
If the auto is stopped but waiting, it can charge ₹0.75 per minute.
Rides between 11 pm and 5 am will cost one-and-a-half times more.
A small luggage fee is allowed for some packages, but not for briefcases or handbags.
Auto meters will be updated to show the new prices.
Until then, drivers must display cards showing both the old and new fares.
Telangana has set the minimum autorickshaw fare at ₹30 for the first 1.6 km.
Passengers will pay ₹14 for each kilometre after the initial 1.6 km.
Detention charges for stationary autorickshaws are capped at ₹0.75 per minute.
Night journeys from 11 pm to 5 am will cost 1.5 times the normal fare.
Existing meters must be reset within three months, while tariff cards must show old and revised fares.
- Who
- The Telangana state government and autorickshaw operators.
- What
- Autorickshaw fares have been revised, including new distance, waiting, night and luggage charges.
- When
- The order was issued on Friday; existing meters have up to three months to be reset.
- Where
- Across Telangana, for autorickshaws registered and operating in the state.
- Minimum fare
- ₹30 for the first 1.6 km
- Additional distance fare
- ₹14 per kilometre after 1.6 km
- Detention charge
- Up to ₹0.75 per minute when the vehicle is stationary
- Night fare
- 1.5 times the normal fare from 11 pm to 5 am
- Luggage charge
- ₹0.50 per package, excluding briefcases and handbags, up to 100 kg
- Meter-reset deadline
- The transport commissioner has three months to permit existing meters to be reset