A Delhi government-appointed committee has proposed an increase in auto and taxi charges in the national capital, which is a major setback for Delhi residents. The Delhi government must now decide whether to accept or reject the Fare Revision Committee’s suggestions.
If the AAP government follows through on the recommendations, vehicles and taxis in the capital may become more expensive. In its findings, the committee recommends that fares be raised. The Delhi government set up a committee last month to review car and taxi fares in response to rising gasoline prices. The report’s suggestions will be discussed by the cabinet now.
The committee has suggested that three-wheeler rates be increased by Re 1 per kilometer and taxi fares be increased by up to 60%. The Delhi government formed a committee last month to review the pricing of automobiles and taxis in response to rising gasoline prices. The Delhi Transport Minister, Kailash Gehlot, has received the findings of the committee.
Autos are currently charged Rs 25 for the first 1.5 kilometers and Rs 9.50 every kilometer after that. The night charge, which applies between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., is 25% more than these rates. Commuters are charged Rs 25 for the first kilometer, followed by Rs 15.50 for non-AC taxis and Rs 16.50 for AC taxis for each successive kilometer.
The report’s suggestions will be discussed in the cabinet. If an agreement is reached on this idea, Delhiites will be forced to suffer the weight of inflation. Many Delhi government officials had traveled to learn the wants and issues of auto and taxi drivers before suggesting the rate hike.
They realized that by raising the rate, they could compensate taxi drivers for the loss of their vehicles. At the same time, the common man should not bear too much of the burden of this voyage. This panel is thought to have suggested a tariff increase in light of the rise in CNG and diesel-petrol costs.
