Auto fares in Telangana go up: minimum is ₹30, ₹14 for every extra km and 1.5 times between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

The Telangana government has recently announced revised auto fare charges, effective immediately. The minimum fare for a 1.6 km ride has been raised to ₹30 from the previous ₹20, with an additional ₹14 added for every kilometre thereafter. During the late-night hours between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., fares will be 1.5 times the regular rate.

Existing meters will need to be adjusted to record a minimum fare of ₹30 upon starting a journey. Additional charges include ₹0.75 per minute for 'detention charges' and ₹0.50 for packages larger than a briefcase, handbag, or bag measuring less than 60x40 cms. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced the order during the launch of the Hyderabad Metro-Telangana RTC common pass in Hyderabad.

The new fares will be displayed on vehicles and incorporated by ride-hailing apps, leading to increased costs for customers who use these services.