Auto-rickshaw and taxi fares in Delhi could go up soon as transport unions pushed for an immediate revision following the recent rise in CNG prices in the national capital.
CNG prices in cities such as Delhi and Mumbai were increased by ₹2 per kg on Friday. Petrol and diesel rates were also raised by ₹3 per litre each. This is the first fuel price hike in more than four years and comes amid rising global crude oil prices due to the US-Iran war.
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How much price hike is expected?
In a letter addressed to Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi auto rickshaw union and Delhi Pradesh taxi union urged the government to revise auto and taxi fares immediately. The unions said the move would help avoid disputes between passengers and drivers and reduce the financial pressure on auto and taxi operators.
