Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Raises Auto-Rickshaw and Taxi Fares
Auto-rickshaw and taxi rides in the Mumbai region will cost a little more.
The starting auto-rickshaw fare is now Rs 27.
The starting taxi fare is now Rs 33.
These prices cover the first 1.5 kilometers.
The change happened after CNG became Rs 2 more expensive per kilogram.
Officials also considered other costs of running the vehicles.
Drivers must update their electronic meters or show an approved fare chart.
They have three months to do this, and drivers who do not comply may be fined.
Minimum fares rise to Rs 27 for auto-rickshaws and Rs 33 for taxis for the first 1.5 km.
Auto-rickshaw fares increase to Rs 18.22 per km from Rs 17.14, while taxi fares rise to Rs 21.90 from Rs 20.66.
The increase follows a Rs 2-per-kg CNG price hike, bringing CNG to Rs 88 per kg in the MMR.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority approved the revision using the four-member Khatua panel’s fare formula.
Drivers have until the end of November to recalibrate meters or display approved fare tables, or they may face penalties.
- Who
- Auto-rickshaw and black-and-yellow taxi passengers and drivers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are affected; the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority approved the revision.
- What
- Auto-rickshaw and taxi fares increased by Re 1 and Rs 2, respectively, for the minimum fare.
- When
- The increase took effect on Tuesday; drivers have until the end of November to recalibrate their meters.
- Where
- The Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including Mumbai.
- Why
- Mahanagar Gas Limited raised CNG prices by Rs 2 per kilogram, while the approved fare formula also considers fuel prices and other operating costs.
- New minimum auto-rickshaw fare
- Rs 27 for the first 1.5 km
- New minimum taxi fare
- Rs 33 for the first 1.5 km
- Auto-rickshaw rate
- Rs 18.22 per km, up from Rs 17.14
- Taxi rate
- Rs 21.90 per km, up from Rs 20.66
- CNG price
- Rs 88 per kg in the MMR after a Rs 2-per-kg increase
- Meter deadline
- Drivers have three months, until the end of November, to recalibrate meters
- Vehicles affected
- More than 4.5 lakh auto-rickshaws and over 50,000 black-and-yellow taxis operate in the MMR