Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Auto Unions Seek Fare Hike, Welfare Board, City Permits
Auto drivers in Hyderabad want higher fares because they are asking for a new meter rate.
They proposed ₹40 as the starting fare.
They also proposed ₹18 for every kilometre traveled.
Their union representatives discussed these requests with Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.
The minister said earlier meeting decisions would be put into action immediately.
The government is working on a welfare board for auto workers.
It is also developing a special government app.
The unions and minister plan to keep discussing drivers’ concerns in weekly meetings.
Telangana autorickshaw unions and app-based unions met Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday.
The unions proposed a ₹40 minimum fare and ₹18 per-kilometre meter rate.
Ponnam Prabhakar said decisions from the September 7 meeting would be implemented immediately.
The minister said an Autorickshaw Workers’ Welfare Board and government app were being developed.
Unions sought Hyderabad permits for drivers from other districts and weekly meetings with the minister.
- Who
- Telangana autorickshaw unions, app-based autorickshaw unions, and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.
- What
- Unions requested revised autorickshaw fares, welfare measures, a government app, and Hyderabad permits for out-of-district drivers.
- When
- The representatives met on Saturday; the earlier meeting referenced was held on September 7.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- The unions sought to address autorickshaw drivers’ fare and other concerns.
- Proposed minimum fare
- ₹40
- Proposed per-kilometre fare
- ₹18
- Earlier meeting
- September 7
- Minister
- Ponnam Prabhakar
- Welfare initiative
- Autorickshaw Workers’ Welfare Board
- Technology initiative
- A dedicated government app is under development
- Union proposal
- Issue Hyderabad permits to drivers from other districts