Tamil Nadu doubles minimum auto fare after 13 years
Tamil Nadu has revised autorickshaw fares for the first time in 13 years, raising the minimum fare from Rs 25 to Rs 50. The new rules were issued under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The revised structure covers contract carriage autos in Chennai and other regions, including waiting and night-time charges.
ContextAutorickshaw fares in Indian cities are usually set by state governments, and they are often revised slowly as fuel and living costs change. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is the central law that governs road transport rules across India.