Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Mumbai Taxi and Auto Fares Rise From September 1
Mumbai taxis and autos will cost more from September 1, 2026.
The cheapest taxi ride will rise by ₹2.
The cheapest auto ride will rise by ₹1.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority approved the change.
Officials said fuel and other operating costs have increased.
Taxi and auto unions welcomed the decision.
Some unions said they had asked for an even larger increase.
Regular commuters are worried that the extra cost will add up over many trips.
The higher fares will affect people using taxis and autos for daily and connecting journeys.
Mumbai’s minimum taxi fare will increase from ₹31 to ₹33 starting September 1, 2026.
The minimum autorickshaw fare will rise from ₹26 to ₹27.
Per-kilometre taxi fares will increase from ₹20.66 to ₹21.90, while auto fares will rise from ₹17.14 to ₹18.22.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority approved the revision after nearly 18 months.
Unions welcomed the increase, while commuters said even small rises could add significantly to daily expenses.
- Who
- The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority approved the fare revision, affecting taxi and autorickshaw commuters and operators.
- What
- Minimum taxi and autorickshaw fares, along with per-kilometre rates, will increase.
- When
- The revised fares take effect September 1, 2026; the approval was reported on August 21, 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai and its surrounding metropolitan region.
- Why
- The revision reflects higher CNG prices and increased vehicle, financing, consumer-price and tax-related operating costs.
Commuter Concerns
Operator and Government Rationale
Impact on household budgets
Commuter Concerns
Regular commuters said even a ₹1 increase can become a significant monthly expense when paid on daily journeys.
Operator and Government Rationale
Taxi and autorickshaw operators said higher fares are needed to offset rising operating costs.
Size of the increase
Commuter Concerns
Some commuters questioned the justification for another fare increase while public transport options are already under pressure.
Operator and Government Rationale
Unions welcomed the revision but said it was smaller than requested; one group had sought increases of ₹4 for taxis and ₹3 for autos.
- Effective date
- September 1, 2026
- Minimum taxi fare
- ₹33, up from ₹31
- Minimum autorickshaw fare
- ₹27, up from ₹26
- Taxi per-kilometre fare
- ₹21.90, up from ₹20.66
- Autorickshaw per-kilometre fare
- ₹18.22, up from ₹17.14
- Previous revision
- Implemented on February 1, 2025
- CNG price increase
- ₹8, or 10.25%, since the previous revision