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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Cab, auto rides get costlier in city
Passengers will now have to pay more for cabs, auto-rickshaws and bike taxis in the city as the UT administration on Monday announced a revised fare structure – a first in three years. Last month, the Chandigarh administration had also notified the 'Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2025'. (HT File) As per the notification, operators can now charge a flat fare for the first three kilometres, regardless of the actual distance travelled. This means passengers will now pay for a minimum of three kilometres even if their journey is shorter—replacing the earlier per-kilometre billing model (see box). Additionally, the fare structure for both AC and non-AC taxis/cabs have been unified. Ramesh Ahuja, president of the taxi union, said the new fares may not offer any real benefit to taxi operators due to stiff competition in the market. 'Operators may not be able to recover even the revised fares,' he added. On the other hand, the Tricity cab association welcomed the step, urging the administration to ensure proper implementation. Association president Vikram Singh said, 'The revised fares will bring transparency and benefit both drivers and passengers. However, the policy must not remain limited to paperwork — it must be enforced on the ground.' Singh further said the aggregator platforms often bypass such regulations, and this time, the state transport authority (STA) must ensure compliance. He thanked the UT administration and STA for addressing this long-pending issue. All applicable central and state government taxes, including GST, will be borne by the aggregator. (HT Photo) Aggregator rules notified Last month, the UT administration had also notified the 'Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2025'. Under these rules, aggregators can implement dynamic pricing — allowing fares to dip up to 50% below the base fare and surge up to 1.5 times during peak hours. Additionally, under a new revenue-sharing model, drivers must receive a minimum of 80% of the total fare, while aggregators can retain up to 20%. All applicable central and state government taxes, including GST, will be borne by the aggregator.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Chandigarh administration set to roll out fare checks for app-based cabs
1 2 3 Chandigarh: To prevent mobile app-based aggregators from overcharging commuters, the Chandigarh administration will establish minimum and maximum fares charged by aggregators, with a cap on 'surge pricing'. The Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, approved the 'Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2025', which will be notified soon. According to the rules, the city taxi fare, indexed by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for the current year, will serve as the base fare chargeable to customers using aggregator services. The Chandigarh Administration will notify taxi fares periodically. The base minimum fare chargeable to customers using aggregator services will cover a minimum of 3 kilometres to compensate for dead mileage and the distance travelled, as well as fuel used for picking up customers. Aggregators will be allowed to charge a fare 50% lower than the base fare and a maximum surge pricing of 1.5 times the base fare specified under the rules. This approach will promote asset utilisation, a fundamental concept of transport aggregation, and support the dynamic pricing principle, which is crucial for ensuring asset utilisation in line with market demand and supply forces. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The rules also stipulate that the UT may, through notification, direct 2% of the total fare for each ride towards the state exchequer for amenities and programmes related to aggregator-operated vehicles. These vehicles have significantly reduced traffic congestion and pollution. The rules prohibit the use of private vehicles under the aggregator service, as many aggregators, particularly those operating two vehicles, are using private vehicles.
