Auto fare hike hits commuters hard in Bengaluru
Many Bengalureans said the revised fares marked a rather unwelcome start to the month.
From office-goers to college students, several expressed their frustrations over the added burden on their daily commute.
According to the new fares, which became effective from August 1, the minimum fare within BBMP limits has been revised from Rs 30 to Rs 36 for the first 2 km. Beyond that, passengers will have to shell out ₹18 per additional km — up from ₹15 — adding to the strain on daily budgets.
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Many commuters are now exploring other opportunities like carpooling to manage their monthly expenses.
Niranjana Devi, an architect from Shantinagar who travels to Yelahanka for site visits, found herself in crosshairs with her auto driver on Monday morning. "The app showed Rs 365, but he demanded Rs 414. He flashed a news article about the fare hike and said the app hadn't updated it yet," she said.
"With bike taxis off the roads, I had no choice, but to pay. This is unfair. At the very least, the govt should inform commuters before taking such a huge decision," she added.
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Even her routine commute to Church Street, a mere 2-km ride, now costs her around Rs 200. "Buses don't go close to my office. The nearest stop is near Chinnaswamy Stadium, and I have to cross two signals to get there. After a tiring day, that's just not practical," she rued.
Kajal Kumari, an IT employee, echoed similar frustration. "From Shantinagar to M G Road, I used to pay Rs 60. Now it's Rs 100 or more during rush hour. If there were better public transport options near my office, I would never choose autos," she said.
For college students, too, the hike has thrown budgets into disarray. Riia Riti, 20, who travels daily from Doddakamanahalli to her campus on Bannerghatta Road, said her auto fare has more than doubled. "It used to be Rs 40, now it's Rs 90. So, I have told my parents to increase my monthly allowance," she said.
Rahul Ravi Sankar, 19, who travels from Gottigere to Bannerghatta Road daily, said: "I was shocked when I saw the revised fares today.
The ride that usually costs Rs 100 for 5 km is now Rs 150 to Rs 170 per."
Rahul added that with autos never going by meters and aggregator apps not offering rides without tips, the new price is an added blow. "Paying around Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000 every month just to go to college is practically impossible for a student like me."
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