Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Mumbai Auto and Taxi Fares Rise Amid Fuel Costs
People riding autos and taxis in the Mumbai region will soon pay more.
The new auto fare will be Rs 27 for the first 1.5 kilometres.
The new taxi fare will be Rs 33 for the first 1.5 kilometres.
This means autos cost Re 1 more and taxis cost Rs 2 more at the starting fare.
The decision was approved by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority.
Officials said fuel has become more expensive.
They also said that running the vehicles now costs more.
The fare change applies across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
The authority made the decision at a meeting chaired by Sanjay Sethi.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority approved higher fares for autos and taxis.
Auto rickshaw fares will rise to Rs 27 for the first 1.5 km.
Taxi fares will rise to Rs 33 for the first 1.5 km.
The auto base fare increases by Re 1, while the taxi fare rises by Rs 2.
Officials cited higher petrol and diesel prices and operating costs for the increase.
- Who
- The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Sanjay Sethi, approved the fare increase.
- What
- Base fares for auto rickshaws and taxis will increase to Rs 27 and Rs 33, respectively, for the first 1.5 km.
- When
- The decision was taken on Thursday; the article does not specify when the revised fares will take effect.
- Where
- Across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Officials cited higher petrol and diesel prices and increased operating costs.
- New auto fare
- Rs 27 for the first 1.5 km
- New taxi fare
- Rs 33 for the first 1.5 km
- Auto fare increase
- Re 1
- Taxi fare increase
- Rs 2
- Approving authority
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority
- Meeting chair
- Additional Chief Secretary Sanjay Sethi
- Stated reason
- Higher fuel prices and operating costs