Tamil Nadu government revises auto-rickshaw fares in Chennai, other regions
The Tamil Nadu government has officially revised auto-rickshaw fare structures in Chennai and other regions. The new rules set a minimum fare of ₹50 for the first 1.8 km, with additional charges for night travel and ghat road navigation.
Why it matters
This regulatory change directly impacts the daily cost of living and transportation economics for residents in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu government revises auto-rickshaw fares in Chennai, other regions left For travel between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., the night fare will be 1.5 times the regular fare. File B. Jothi Ramalingam B. Jothi Ramalingam https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/cedfhp/article71634244.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_9325.JPG JOTHI RAMALINGAM B CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 16/04/2026 : Autorickshaw drivers stood in long queues at LPG filling stations across city amid an apparent shortage of fuel on Thursday. Photo : B. Jothi Ramalingam / The Hindu According to a notification published in the government gazette, the minimum fare has been fixed at ₹50 for upto 1.8 km CHENNAI The Tamil Nadu government has revised the fare structure for autorickshaws operating in the Chennai Metropolitan Area and other regions of the State.
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