Bengaluru auto prices to get more costlier? Rs 40 minimum fare proposal under review

Bengalurus auto-rickshaw fares are set for an increase following hikes in metro and bus fares. Auto unions have proposed raising the base fare to Rs 40 and Rs 20 per km thereafter, citing rising fuel and maintenance costs. The decision now rests with the District Transport Authority, which has formed a committee to assess the proposal. The fare revision debate also highlights concerns over app-based aggregators and unauthorised fare hikes by some drivers.