Thane RTO Issues Mandatory Meter Verification Advisory Ahead Of Revised Auto, Taxi Fares From September 1
Thane: Commuters across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will experience an upward revision in auto-rickshaw and black-and-yellow (kali-peeli) meter taxi fares starting September 1, 2026. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) recently finalized the new rate structure, prompting transport officials to alert passengers to verify meter recalibrations before settling their…
As of September 1, 2026, Thane commuters will face higher auto-rickshaw and black-and-yellow meter taxi fares. The MMRTA has launched this fare revision. The minimum base rate for auto-rickshaws will now be ₹27 for the first 1.5 kilometers. Black-and-yellow taxis will have a new base fare of ₹33 for the initial 1.5 kilometers. For distances beyond this initial threshold, rates will be calculated using the updated per-kilometer rates.
Hemangini Patil, the Thane Regional Transport Officer, advised all passengers to verify meter calibrations before paying their fares. It is mandatory for all vehicle meters to be recalibrated in accordance with regulations before the fare revisions take effect. Citizens are instructed to refuse payment from any driver who charges more than the authorized fare and file complaints with the transport authority. Operators have been granted until November 30, 2026, to complete the digital meter recalibration process.
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