Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Telangana Auto Workers Welcome Fare Hike, Rally in Support
The Telangana government has increased the fares people pay for autorickshaw rides.
The first 1.6 kilometres now cost at least ₹30, up from ₹20.
Each kilometre after that costs ₹14 instead of ₹11.
Auto workers had asked for a fare increase for more than 12 years.
Their union says fuel, repairs, insurance and other expenses have become more costly.
Union members held a rally to thank Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the government.
The union says the new fares may help drivers earn about ₹400 to ₹600 more each day, depending on how much they work.
It also asked drivers to follow the new rates, display fare cards until meters are adjusted, and provide safe and respectful service.
The Telangana Autorickshaw Workers Union welcomed higher auto fares approved by the state government.
The minimum fare rose from ₹20 to ₹30 for the first 1.6 kilometres.
The fare for each subsequent kilometre increased from ₹11 to ₹14.
Union leaders held a rally thanking Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for the decision.
The union estimated the revision could increase daily earnings by about ₹400 to ₹600, depending on work.
- Who
- The Telangana Autorickshaw Workers Union, led by Dr G. Sanjeeva Reddy and general secretary Mallesh Goud.
- What
- The union welcomed a government-approved increase in autorickshaw fares and held a rally in support.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Telangana, with the rally reported in Hyderabad.
- Why
- Auto workers had sought a fare revision for more than 12 years amid rising fuel, maintenance, insurance, parts, loan and living costs.
Workers and union
Public-facing service obligations
Fare increase and worker relief
Workers and union
The union called the revision long-awaited relief, citing rising operating and living costs and expected improvement in daily earnings.
Public-facing service obligations
The article does not report opposition to the fare hike; the union emphasized that workers should continue providing safe, respectful and reliable service.
- Minimum fare
- Increased from ₹20 to ₹30 for the first 1.6 kilometres.
- Subsequent fare
- Increased from ₹11 to ₹14 per kilometre.
- Estimated daily earnings impact
- The union said workers could earn approximately ₹400 to ₹600 more per day, depending on trips and kilometres.
- Length of fare-revision demand
- Workers had sought a realistic meter-fare revision for more than 12 years.
- Interim instruction
- Drivers were asked to display the approved fare card until meters are recalibrated.
- Union leaders
- Dr G. Sanjeeva Reddy and general secretary Mallesh Goud led the union.