Mumbaikars need to shell out 3 rs more to book a cab or auto

Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Transport Department has agreed to raise the minimum fares of taxis by Rs 3 and auto-rickshaws by Rs 2 from October 1.

Transport Department officials said the decision will be approved by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) on Monday.

The existing minimum fare for taxicabs is Rs 25 while it is Rs 21 for auto-rickshaws. The new minimum fares will be Rs 28 and Rs 23, respectively.

A K Quadros, leader of the Mumbai Taximen’s Union (MTU), said, "The state government agreed for a revision in the fare of taxies and auto-rickshaws on Friday after approval from the MMRTA.(UNI)