PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesTamil Nadu Auto Drivers Welcome Fare Hike After 13 Years
Auto drivers in Madurai have welcomed Tamil Nadu government's decision to hike auto-rickshaw fares after 13 years. The new minimum fare is ₹50 for the first 1.8 km and ₹25 for each additional km, up from ₹25 and ₹12 respectively. Drivers said the hike will reduce fare disputes and help offset rising costs of fuel, RTO fees, and insurance. The revision follows protests and negotiations by trade unions including CITU.
Hindustan Times··Madurai

