MUMBAI: A Rs 2 hike in fares of autorickshaws and taxis in Mumbai region is within the offing, resources within the state shipping wing indicated on Thursday.
The resources stated Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) will quickly convene a gathering to decide problems including fare hikes for automobiles and taxis in Mumbai. Auto and taxi unions were challenging a hike for the previous 3 years.
A senior shipping official, who didn't want to be named, stated: "The hike amount is being calculated based on rising fuel prices—with CNG prices increasing by more than Rs 3 per kg in the past two years— and the rising cost of living index in Mumbai. Some of the other parameters which will influence fare hike include capital cost of vehicle, maintenance and repair costs annually, overhead expenses, insurance, taxes, etc."
Sources indicated that the hike could be Rs 2 for each automobiles and taxis. Minimum fare of automobiles may upward push from Rs 18 to Rs 20 whilst that of Kaali Peeli taxi may cross up from Rs 22 to Rs 24, resources stated; the general name will likely be that of MMRTA. Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP), which represents commuters, has demanded that any fare hike should be as in step with suggestions of Khatua committee report submitted final yr.
The panel had recommended telescopic fares—which means hikes lower as the space (journey) will increase. It had additionally recommended Happy Hour discounted fares for non-peak hours. "We will welcome any hike whether it is as in step with Khatua panel suggestions,'' stated Shirish Deshpande of MGP.
"We need commuters to profit with a decreasing fare hike for longer distances and discounted fares within the non-peak hours,'' he stated.
Auto union leader Thamby Kurien stated: "This time, we are certain about getting a hike of a minimum of Rs 2.'' Taxi union leader A L Quadros stated the Mumbai Taximen's Union has additionally submitted a calculation which justifies a Rs three hike in taxi fares. Mumbai autorickshawmen's Union leader Shashank Rao has additionally sought a minimal Rs 2-fare hike given rising costs.
The resources stated Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) will quickly convene a gathering to decide problems including fare hikes for automobiles and taxis in Mumbai. Auto and taxi unions were challenging a hike for the previous 3 years.
A senior shipping official, who didn't want to be named, stated: "The hike amount is being calculated based on rising fuel prices—with CNG prices increasing by more than Rs 3 per kg in the past two years— and the rising cost of living index in Mumbai. Some of the other parameters which will influence fare hike include capital cost of vehicle, maintenance and repair costs annually, overhead expenses, insurance, taxes, etc."
Sources indicated that the hike could be Rs 2 for each automobiles and taxis. Minimum fare of automobiles may upward push from Rs 18 to Rs 20 whilst that of Kaali Peeli taxi may cross up from Rs 22 to Rs 24, resources stated; the general name will likely be that of MMRTA. Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP), which represents commuters, has demanded that any fare hike should be as in step with suggestions of Khatua committee report submitted final yr.
The panel had recommended telescopic fares—which means hikes lower as the space (journey) will increase. It had additionally recommended Happy Hour discounted fares for non-peak hours. "We will welcome any hike whether it is as in step with Khatua panel suggestions,'' stated Shirish Deshpande of MGP.
"We need commuters to profit with a decreasing fare hike for longer distances and discounted fares within the non-peak hours,'' he stated.
Auto union leader Thamby Kurien stated: "This time, we are certain about getting a hike of a minimum of Rs 2.'' Taxi union leader A L Quadros stated the Mumbai Taximen's Union has additionally submitted a calculation which justifies a Rs three hike in taxi fares. Mumbai autorickshawmen's Union leader Shashank Rao has additionally sought a minimal Rs 2-fare hike given rising costs.
Rs 2 fare hike for autos, taxis in Mum region?
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