1. Telangana raises autorickshaw fares for the first time since February 2014

Telangana raises autorickshaw fares for the first time since February 2014

States

  • Telangana has revised autorickshaw fares for the first time in over 12 years.
  • The minimum fare has increased by ₹10, from ₹20 to ₹30 for the first 1.6 km.
  • Auto unions want the minimum fare raised to ₹40 and have announced a three-day protest.
  • Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the fares may be reviewed again after hearing drivers’ concerns.

Source: siasat.com

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