Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Mumbai Ola, Uber Fares Surge by 50% Following Government Hike
In Mumbai, the cost of Ola and Uber rides has gone up by about half.
This is because the government agreed with the cab drivers to raise the prices.
The drivers said they needed more money to cover their costs.
Before, you paid about Rs 16 for every kilometer, but now it's Rs 24.
This means your rides will cost more, and people might start using other ways to get around, like buses or sharing rides, to save money.
Ola and Uber fares in Mumbai have increased by approximately 50 percent.
The fare hike follows the Maharashtra government's recommendation to increase per kilometer base rates.
Mumbai's base fare increased from Rs 16/km to Rs 24/km, and Pune's from Rs 12/km to Rs 18/km.
The fare increase affects the cost of both short and long trips for app-based cab users.
The hike was prompted by driver unions advocating for fairer earnings due to rising costs.
- Who
- Ola and Uber users, cab drivers, and the Maharashtra government.
- What
- App-based cab fares in Mumbai have increased by about 50 percent.
- When
- July 25, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai and Pune
- Why
- To increase driver earnings and address rising operational costs.
Commuters
Cab Drivers
Cost of Ride
Commuters
Commuters face increased transportation costs due to the fare hike.
Cab Drivers
Drivers benefit from increased earnings, making the job more sustainable.
- Fare Increase
- Approximately 50%
- Mumbai Base Rate (Before)
- Rs 16/km
- Mumbai Base Rate (Now)
- Rs 24/km
- Pune Base Rate (Before)
- Rs 12/km
- Pune Base Rate (Now)
- Rs 18/km
- Source
- News18.com