Autorickshaw unions in Bengaluru advocate annual fare revisions for economic equity

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Autorickshaw unions in the city are urging a fare revision and have communicated their request to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy.

They emphasise that auto drivers often operate outside the existing fare structure, proposing a hike in auto fare to address this concern.

The unions highlighted the infrequency of fare revisions, occurring only twice in the last decade, and insisted on an annual review. Citing a central government recommendation to amend the Act, they advocated for yearly fare adjustments rather than periodic revisions.

This move, they argue, would ensure a fair and timely reflection of the economic dynamics af fecting auto drivers.