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NDTV
4 days ago
- NDTV
"He Drove Back Just To...": Bengaluru Auto Driver's Heartwarming Gesture Wins Internet
Amid the language debate, traffic snarls and the autorickshaw mafia problems, Bengaluru has had its fair share of controversies in recent months. Now, a Reddit post has highlighted the positive and kind side of Bengaluru, where an autorickshaw driver returned the keys of a customer who left them in the vehicle. The OP, who is not a Bengaluru-native, said he was out on a solo date when the incident took place, which showed him the city can be generous as well. "It's been almost 3 years since I moved to Bangalore, and today I randomly decided that I'd go out on a solo date started it off with the metro ride, got off at church street, had some good foo,d and from there thought I'd go go-karting," the OP wrote on the r/bangalore subreddit. The user described taking an auto to Indiranagar, settling down with a coffee, and being entirely unaware that something important had gone missing. "While I was having my coffee, the auto driver walked into the cafe and handed me my key bunch, which had my car keys, house keys and locker keys. I didn't even realise I had lost it. He drove back in traffic just to give my keys back. When I offered him some money, he didn't even accept it." "Just wanted to share this 'cause I see many posts on this sub bashing auto drivers and how Bengaluru has been pretty harsh with outsiders. So just wanted to share my views as an outsider who feels pretty welcome here. Will be leaving the city soon, would definitely miss it. Namma Bengaluruuuuu." As the post garnered good numbers, other social media users also chimed in with their responses about solo dates and their experiences with the city. See the post here: A day out in Bangalore on a monday by u/jolyon_mj in bangalore New auto fares in Bengaluru On Tuesday (Jul 15), the Regional Transport Authority of Bangalore Urban District announced a revision in auto-rickshaw fares within the limits of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). As per the latest guideline which kick into effect from August 1, 2025, the minimum fare for the first two kilometres has seen a 20 per cent increase from Rs 30 to Rs 36. Beyond two km, passengers will be charged Rs 18 per additional kilometre, a 20 per cent rise from the earlier Rs 15.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Bengaluru auto rickshaw fares to be hiked from August 1
The Regional Transport Authority of Bangalore Urban District has increased the minimum auto rickshaw fare from Rs 30 to Rs 36 for the first 2 km, effective August 1. Beyond 2 km, the fare will be Rs 18 per km. Night fares (10 pm to 5 am) will include an additional 50% of the regular fare. Auto meters must be re-verified and updated with the new rates by October 31. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Concern over faulty meters Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Regional Transport Authority of Bangalore Urban District on Monday announced a hike in the minimum auto rickshaw fare raising it from Rs 30 to Rs 36 for the first 2 kms, as per a PTI report. The new fare will come into effect from August to the notification issued by the authority, the fare is valid within the limits of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. According to the notice, after the first 2 km, every kilometre will be Rs 18. For night fare, between 10 pm and 5 am, half the normal fare will be added to normal authority also said auto meters should be re-verified and stamped by October 31 and should display the revised fares on the Bengaluru residents have been raising the alarm over faulty auto meters, overcharging, and strange charges. Some autos in the city don't use meters at all, while others have meters that tick much faster than normal, leading to inflated fares. A ride that should cost Rs 80 often ends up at Rs 150 or more, according to Srivastav, a student, told TOI last month, 'I was charged Rs 180 from Indiranagar to MG Road. It usually costs Rs 80–90. When I asked the driver, he pointed to the meter and ignored me. You feel helpless.'Senior citizen Subramaniam Sastri had a similar issue. 'My wife and I took an auto to a nearby clinic, and the meter said Rs 210 for a 3 km ride. When I questioned the fare, the driver got aggressive. We avoid autos now unless it's urgent. The authorities must act. This is getting out of hand.'On top of meter issues, commuters using auto aggregator apps have also been noticing extra charges like 'congestion fees'.
