Auto, Taxi Fares Hiked In Delhi Over Rising CNG Prices

According to the government decision, a commuter taking an auto will have to pay Rs 30 instead of the existing Rs 25 for the first 1.5 kilometres.

The auto, taxi fares have been hiked in Delhi amid rise in CNG prices, making travellling within the city costlier. The Delhi government has agreed to the upward revision in prices, a formal notification will be out soon.

According to the government decision, a commuter taking an auto will have to pay Rs 30 instead of the existing Rs 25 for the first 1.5 kilometres. For every subsequent kilometre, the pasenger will have to pay Rs 11 in place of the existing Rs 9.

The auto fares were last revised in 2020, while the the same for the taxi was done in 2013.