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Auto fare likely to go up in Telangana; Transport Dept proposes increase in

The Hindu National · Business · 2026-09-05

Auto fare likely to go up in Telangana; Transport Dept proposes increase in

Auto fare likely to go up in Telangana; Transport Dept proposes increase in minimum fares. The existing fares were fixed in 2014 and have remained unchanged for more than 12 years. The committee cited increases in vehicle acquisition and financing costs, fuel prices, insurance, repairs and maintenance, as well as the impact of urban congestion and rising household expenditure on drivers, to justify the revision.

Why it matters. The proposed hike in auto fares impacts daily commuters and reflects broader economic pressures like rising fuel and maintenance costs.

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