Auto, taxi fares in Keralam to go up from January 1; operators call off strike
Decision taken at meeting between representatives of auto-taxi trade unions and Transport Minister C. P. John; unions have demanded that existing minimum fare of ₹30 be raised to ₹50. Panel to study proposed revision
The Government of Kerala has decided to revise auto-rickshaw and taxi fares in the state from January 1, 2027, following a meeting between trade union representatives and Transport Minister C. P. John in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. This decision comes after the unions called off a 24-hour strike that was scheduled for Thursday, following their acceptance of the demand for a fare revision.
The unions had demanded an increase in the existing minimum fare of ₹30 to ₹50, and the government has agreed to consider the proposal. A commission will be constituted to study the proposed fare revision, with the final decision on the extent of the hike being made based on the commission's report. The new rates are expected to come into effect from January 1, 2027.
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