Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Chennai's Single-Ticketing App Delayed by Autorickshaw Fare Issues
Imagine a new app in Chennai called Chennai One that helps you travel on buses, trains, and even taxis with one ticket.
The app is ready, but the autorickshaw part is stuck.
The problem is that autorickshaw drivers haven't had a fare increase since 2013.
The government needs to set new prices for autorickshaws before they can be added to the app.
Drivers want higher fares due to rising costs, but the government is hesitant to approve it.
The app's launch is delayed until this is sorted out.
Court orders were made to revise the fare in 2022.
Both drivers and the public are affected.
Chennai's integrated transport app, 'Chennai One,' is ready but delayed.
The delay is due to the lack of revised autorickshaw fares.
The app, developed by Namma Yatri for CUMTA, integrates various transport modes.
Autorickshaw unions are upset over the delay in fare revisions.
The Madras High Court had directed a fare revision in 2022.
- Who
- Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA), Autorickshaw Unions, Chennai government
- What
- Launch of Chennai's integrated transport app, 'Chennai One,' is delayed due to the absence of revised autorickshaw fares.
- When
- Trial runs began in June; fare revision awaited as of article publication.
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- The government needs to revise autorickshaw fares before integrating them into the app, but disagreements and delays persist.
Autorickshaw Drivers
Government
Fair Fares
Autorickshaw Drivers
Need immediate fare revision to cover rising costs (fuel, insurance, etc.)
Government
Concerned about public backlash from increased fares and the need for a fair solution.
- App Name
- Chennai One
- Developed By
- Namma Yatri (for CUMTA)
- Services Included
- MTC buses, Chennai Metro Rail, suburban EMU trains, taxis
- Last Fare Revision
- 2013 (Autorickshaws)
- Minimum Fare Proposal
- Rs 40 for first 1.8 km, Rs 18/km after (Transport Commissioner)