Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Karnataka Cracks Down on Auto Fare Overcharging by Ride-Hailing Apps
Karnataka's government is cracking down on ride-hailing apps like Uber and Ola because they are charging too much for auto rides.
After a ban on bike taxis, complaints about expensive auto fares have increased.
The government is taking action to stop this by potentially canceling permits and filing criminal cases.
Some auto driver unions also want to increase fares because their costs have gone up.
Karnataka Transport Minister ordered action against ride-hailing apps for overcharging auto fares.
Minister cited specific incidents of fares exceeding government-prescribed rates.
The directive includes permit cancellations and criminal cases against violators.
Public complaints of inflated auto fares increased after the bike-taxi ban.
Auto rickshaw unions seek fare revision due to rising operational costs.
- Who
- Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, ride-hailing apps (Uber, Ola, Rapido), auto drivers, and commuters.
- What
- Karnataka Transport Minister ordered action against app-based auto aggregators for overcharging.
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To address complaints of excessive auto fares and ensure compliance with government-prescribed rates.
Commuters
Auto Drivers
Fare Rates
Commuters
Facing high fares and fare refusal.
Auto Drivers
Advocating to increase fares to manage expenses.
Fair Prices
Commuters
Seeking government intervention for fare regulation and fair prices.
Auto Drivers
Seeking revisions due to increasing fuel and vehicle maintenance expenses.
- Action Ordered By
- Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy
- Action Includes
- Permit Cancellation, Criminal Cases
- Affected Services
- App-based auto aggregators
- Complaints Rise
- After Bike-Taxi Ban
- Current Auto Fare (Bengaluru)
- Rs 30 for first 2 km, Rs 15 per additional km
