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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Cab ride in Chandigarh to get cheaper as UT rolls out new fares
In a surprising twist for daily commuters, the Chandigarh administration has rolled out a new fare structure that makes taxi rides more affordable, but auto rides more expensive. The revised rates, notified on Monday, also introduce standardized pricing for bike taxis, aiming to bring transparency and consistency across all modes of transport. The categories of vehicles have also been tweaked, bringing them in greater proximity to the categories adopted by mobile-based cab aggregators. From the earlier rate of ₹34 per km for AC taxis, the administration has now fixed the fare at ₹90 for the first kilometre and ₹25 per km for subsequent kilometres for AC/non-AC cabs with a four-plus-one seating capacity. The notification has also dropped the additional night charges and waiting charges. UT finance secretary and transport secretary, Diprava Lakra, said, "The fares have been notified after studying fares in several states. A formula that considers averages for fuel, wages, and maintenance costs has been used to fix the rates. Our aim is for the customer to get the maximum benefit." The last revision of the fares was done in 2022. When hiring an AC taxi, rates were fixed at ₹34/km, increased from ₹23/km. The fare for an ordinary auto was increased to ₹19/km in place of ₹16/km. "The most impacted category will be the commuters using mobile-based aggregator services. The notified charges are also applicable to the aggregators. Earlier, the fare charged by such operators varied widely," said a senior UT official. Recently, the administration notified the Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicles Aggregators Rules, 2025. As per these rules, the aggregator shall not be permitted to charge more than the taxi fare fixed by the Chandigarh administration. The aggregator can charge a fare up to 20 per cent lower than the taxi fare fixed by the Chandigarh Administration under the intimation to the office of the State Transport Authority, UT Chandigarh. "The new rates will definitely bring transparency and will benefit both passengers and drivers. Earlier, aggregators fixed the rates on their whims. But the administration also has to ensure that this policy does not remain confined to paper. Big aggregator companies have ignored such policies in the past too. This time the State Transport Authority, Chandigarh must implement these orders on the ground with full force," said Vikram Singh Pundir, President, Tricity Cab Association.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Cab ride in Chandigarh to get cheaper as UT rolls out new fares
1 2 Chandigarh: In a surprising twist for daily commuters, the Chandigarh administration has rolled out a new fare structure that makes taxi rides more affordable, but auto rides more expensive. The revised rates, notified on Monday, also introduce standardized pricing for bike taxis, aiming to bring transparency and consistency across all modes of transport. The categories of vehicles have also been tweaked, bringing them in greater proximity to the categories adopted by mobile-based cab aggregators. From the earlier rate of Rs 34 per km for AC taxis, the administration has now fixed the fare at Rs 90 for the first kilometre and Rs 25 per km for subsequent kilometres for AC/non-AC cabs with a four-plus-one seating capacity. The notification has also dropped the additional night charges and waiting charges. UT finance secretary and transport secretary, Diprava Lakra, said, "The fares have been notified after studying fares in several states. A formula that considers averages for fuel, wages, and maintenance costs has been used to fix the rates. Our aim is for the customer to get the maximum benefit." The last revision of the fares was done in 2022. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo When hiring an AC taxi, rates were fixed at Rs 34/km, increased from Rs 23/km. The fare for an ordinary auto was increased to Rs 19/km in place of Rs 16/km. "The most impacted category will be the commuters using mobile-based aggregator services. The notified charges are also applicable to the aggregators. Earlier, the fare charged by such operators varied widely," said a senior UT official. Recently, the administration notified the Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicles Aggregators Rules, 2025. As per these rules, the aggregator shall not be permitted to charge more than the taxi fare fixed by the Chandigarh administration. The aggregator can charge a fare up to 20% lower than the taxi fare fixed by the Chandigarh Administration under the intimation to the office of the State Transport Authority, UT Chandigarh. "The new rates will definitely bring transparency and will benefit both passengers and drivers. Earlier, aggregators fixed the rates on their whims. But the administration also has to ensure that this policy does not remain confined to paper. Big aggregator companies have ignored such policies in the past too. This time the State Transport Authority, Chandigarh must implement these orders on the ground with full force," said Vikram Singh Pundir, President, Tricity Cab Association. **BOX1: OLD AND REVISED RATE** **OLD RATES** AC Taxi: Rs 34 per km; night charges 25% of the fare between 11 pm to 5 am; waiting charges Rs 100 per hour or part thereof Non-AC Taxi: Rs 25 for the first km and Rs 19 for subsequent km; night charges 25% of the fare between 11 pm to 5 am; waiting charges Rs 100 per hour or part thereof Radio Auto: Rs 20 for the first km and Rs 13 for subsequent km; night charges 25% of the fare between 11 pm to 5 am; waiting charges Rs 100 per hour or part thereof Ordinary Auto: Rs 19 for the first km and Rs 9 for subsequent km; night charges 25% of the fare between 11 pm to 5 am **NEW RATES** AC/non-AC taxi/cab with 4+1-seater or below: Rs 90 for the first 3 kms and Rs 25 per km for subsequent kms AC/non-AC taxi/cab with 6+1-seater or above: Rs 100 for the first 3 kms and Rs 28 per subsequent kms Ordinary Auto (including e-auto/e-rickshaw): Rs 50 for the first 3 kms and Rs 13 per km for subsequent kms Bike Taxi: Rs 30 for the first 3 kms and Rs 9 per km for subsequent kms **BOX2: WHAT YOU PAY - AC Taxi (4+1-seater or below)** Housing Board Chowk, Chandigarh to PGI Chandigarh: 10 km Old Rate: Rs 340 (day), Rs 425 New Rate: Rs 265 Sector 56, Chandigarh to Rock Garden: 13 km Old Rate: Rs 442 (day), Rs 552 (night) New Rate: Rs 340 Sector 20 Panchkula to Punjab and Haryana High Court – 15 km Old Rate: Rs 510 (day), Rs 637 (night) New Rate: Rs 390 Sector 25, Panchkula to Panjab University, Chandigarh: 20 km Old Rate: Rs 680 (day), Rs 850 (night) New Rate: Rs 430 Chandigarh 17 to International Airport, Mohali – 21 km Old Rate: Rs 714 (day), Rs 892 (night) New Rate: Rs 540 **BOX3: What you pay - ORDINARY AUTO** Housing Board Chowk, Chandigarh to PGI Chandigarh: 10 km Old Rate: Rs 100 (day), Rs 125 (night) New Rate: Rs 141 Sector 56, Chandigarh to Rock Garden: 13 km Old Rate: Rs 127 (day), Rs 158 (night) New Rate: Rs 180 Sector 20 Panchkula to Punjab and Haryana High Court – 15 km Old Rate: Rs 145 (day), Rs 181 (night) New Rate: Rs 206 Sector 25, Panchkula to Panjab University, Chandigarh: 20 km Old Rate: Rs 171 (day), Rs 213 (night) New Rate: Rs 271 Chandigarh 17 to International Airport, Mohali – 21 km Old Rate: Rs 199 (day); Rs 249 (night) New Rate: Rs 284 MSID:: 122302609 413 |
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
New rules for motor vehicle aggregators notified in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: With the Chandigarh administration notifying the 'Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicles Aggregators Rules, 2025', the aggregators may provide pooling facilities to riders whose details and KYC are available. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These riders shall be travelling along the same route but with varied stoppages from one point to another under a virtual contract through the app. The rules further stipulate that female passengers seeking to avail themselves of ride pooling shall also be provided the option to pool only with other female passengers. The pooling facilities shall be available within certain kilometres of detour from the route assigned to be undertaken for a destination specified by the first rider in such a vehicle. The Chandigarh Administration may, by way of notification, relax the detour specifications to provide accessibility in urban agglomerations and areas beyond the limits of municipal corporations, stipulate the rules. Special emphasis is laid on the safety of the riders. For this, the rules stipulate ensuring the appropriate functioning of the Global Positioning System (GPS) installed in the vehicle and providing efficient resolution for any issues that may develop in its functioning. The aggregator shall ensure the installation of Vehicle Location Tracking Devices and an Emergency Alert System in vehicles registered in other states also for the safety of passengers as per MoRTH guidelines. Additionally, the aggregator must ensure that the driver plies the vehicle on the route assigned on the app. In non-compliance with the same, a mechanism should be developed wherein the app device indicates the fault to the driver, and the control room of the aggregator immediately communicates with the driver regarding the same. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now To ensure the safety of women employees and drivers, the aggregator should introduce mechanisms to protect their rights, in compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The aggregator must enforce a mechanism on the app to ensure that the identity of the driver undertaking a trip is the same as the one enlisted with the aggregator, requiring verification every time a trip is accepted. Regular spot checks of vehicles should be integrated with the aggregator by personnel authorised by such an aggregator. The rules also aim to regulate fares. The taxi fare shall be notified by the Chandigarh Administration from time to time. The minimum fare chargeable to customers availing themselves of aggregator services shall be for a minimum of 3 kilometres to compensate for dead mileage and the distance travelled and fuel utilised for picking up the customers. The aggregator shall not be permitted to charge more than the taxi fare fixed by the Chandigarh Administration from time to time. However, the aggregator can charge a fare up to 20% lower than the taxi fare fixed by the Chandigarh Administration under intimation to the office of the State Transport Authority, UT Chandigarh. The driver of a vehicle integrated with the aggregator shall receive at least 80% of the fare applicable on each ride, and the remaining charges for each ride shall be received by the aggregator.
