Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Telangana Committee Proposes Auto Fare Hike to Rs 30
A committee in Telangana wants auto-rickshaw fares to become more expensive.
The minimum fare could rise from Rs 20 to Rs 30.
This fare would cover the first 1.6 kilometers.
Each extra kilometer could cost Rs 14.
Waiting in an auto could cost 75 paise for every minute.
Rides at night could cost 50% more than usual.
The committee said fares have not changed for 12 years.
The government must approve the proposal before the new prices begin.
A committee has recommended raising Telangana’s minimum auto-rickshaw fare from Rs 20 to Rs 30.
The proposed Rs 30 fare would cover the first 1.6 kilometers.
Passengers would pay Rs 14 for every additional kilometer.
The proposal includes a waiting charge of 75 paise per minute and a 50% night surcharge.
Transport Commissioner Dr. K. Ilambharathi submitted the report, but the hike still requires government approval.
- Who
- A Telangana government committee and Transport Commissioner Dr. K. Ilambharathi proposed the fare changes.
- What
- A proposal would raise the minimum auto-rickshaw fare to Rs 30 and introduce additional kilometer, waiting, and night charges.
- When
- The report was submitted recently; no implementation date was given.
- Where
- Telangana, with the report submitted in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The committee said auto fares have not changed in the last 12 years and should be increased.
- Proposed minimum fare
- Rs 30 for the first 1.6 kilometers
- Current minimum fare
- Rs 20
- Additional distance charge
- Rs 14 per kilometer after the first 1.6 kilometers
- Waiting charge
- 75 paise per minute
- Night surcharge
- 50% above the regular fare
- Approval status
- The proposal is awaiting approval from the Telangana government
- Report submitted by
- Transport Commissioner Dr. K. Ilambharathi