Monday 26 August 2013

Chennai New Auto Rates, 25.08.2013 | Chennai Revised Auto Fares | Chennai Auto Fixed Rates | 2013 Chennai Auto Rates

Chennai New Auto Rates, 25.08.2013 | Chennai Revised Auto Fares | Chennai Auto Fixed Rates | 2013 Chennai Auto Rates


Tamil Nadu government has finally fixed the fares of the autorickshaws in Chennai City. With a minimum fare of Rs 25 for the first 1.8 KM and Rs 12 per KM thereafter, and Night fare of 50% more than daytime fare, the 71,470 Autos in the city will mandatorily have meters fixed in them. Waiting charges would be Rs 3.50 for every 5 minutes and Rs 42/hr.

The new fare structure came into force on Sunday, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said in a release. This would be applicable to 71,470 vehicles in Chennai. The revision came in the light of the Supreme Court’s direction last month to the State government to fix the new autorickshaw fares within four weeks, taking into account all the relevant factors. As for “late night (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.) charges”, the fare would be 50 per cent higher than the normal rate. “Earlier, late night charges were applicable between 10 p.m and 5 a.m, said a transport department official. The new meters will also have a panic button, that the commuters can use if they see any danger.

A press on the panic button will notify the police control room.The Permits of drivers will be cancelled and their vehicle seized if proper meter rates are not charged. Meanwhile, autorickshaw drivers have welcomed the move. “Our long fight has yielded results,” said J. Seshasayanam, general secretary of the Madras Metro Auto Drivers Association.

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