Auto-rickshaw fares in Delhi have been revised as the 18.75 percent hike came into force on Tuesday, 18 June, news agency ANI reported.
The metre would now charge Rs 25 for the first 1.5 kms, a change from the previous 2 kms for the same amount. The charges per kilometre have gone up to Rs 9.5 from the previous Rs 8.
Apart from that, a Rs 7.5 charge has been initiated for luggage, and Rs 0.75 would be levied for each minute that the auto is waiting.
The new fares were announced by the Aam Aadmi Party government on 15 June.
“Arvind Kejriwal government fulfills its key promise. Transport Department has notified revision of autorickshaw fares,” Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot had written on Twitter on 12 June.
However, no changes have been effected as far as night charges are concerned. When compared to the day charges, commuters have to pay a 25 percent higher charge for travelling between 11 pm and 5 am.
(With inputs from ANI)
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