Mumbai Taxi, Auto Fares To Rise From September 1; Minimum Fares To Increase From ₹31 To ₹33 And ₹26 To ₹27
Mumbai, August 21, 2026: Mumbai's taxi and autorickshaw commuters will have to pay more from September 1, with the state government approving an increase in fares after nearly 18 months. The minimum taxi fare will rise by Rs 2 from Rs 31 to Rs 33, while the minimum autorickshaw fare will increase by Rs 1 from Rs 26 to Rs 27. While taxi and auto unions have welcomed the decision, regular commuters…
From September 1, 2026, Mumbai commuters using taxis and autorickshaws will face higher fares, as the state government approved an increase. The minimum fare for taxis will rise from ₹31 to ₹33, while autorickshaw fares will increase from ₹26 to ₹27. The MMRTA, responsible for transport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, implemented the hike at a meeting on Thursday.
This revision, based on the Khatua Committee formula, takes into account factors such as fuel prices, vehicle costs, the Consumer Price Index, vehicle loan interest rates, and government taxes. Despite taxi and auto unions welcoming the decision, regular commuters expressed concerns over the impact of this additional expense on their daily travel budgets.
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