Autorickshaw unions demand ₹50 minimum fare, ₹30 per-km fare in Dakshina Kannada
Autorickshaw unions in Dakshina Kannada are demanding a significant fare hike, citing rising fuel costs and inflation since 2022. The Regional Transport Authority is considering the request following a meeting with various driver associations.
Why it matters
Fare revisions directly impact the cost of living for urban commuters and the livelihoods of transport workers in the region.
Autorickshaw unions in Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday urged the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) to revise fares upwards, from ₹35 to ₹50 as the minimum fare for the first 1.5 km and from ₹17 to ₹30 for every subsequent kilometre, in view of the steep increase in input costs, including fuel, since the last revision in 2022.
The report balances the demands of the unions with the regulatory process of the RTA, maintaining a neutral stance.
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