Auto ride fares to be increased in Bangalore

Autorickshaws Drivers in the city recently went on protest to press their case for a hike in the minimum fare from Rs.14 to Rs. 20. A decision regarding this will be taken by the end of this month.

Taking an auto to office might not be the best option for Bangaloreans anymore. Bangalore’s Autorickshaw Driver’s Union, a unit of the CITU has demanded for a hike in auto fares.

There is a possibility of a hike in fuel prices in Bangalore. Amidst this possibility, the autorickshaw union has made a fresh demand to increase the fares from Rs 7 per km to Rs 10 per km, besides increasing the minimum fare to Rs 15 for 1.5 km.

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