With the recent hike in CNG prices, the auto unions were demanding a steep hike in their fares. The base fare for the first 1.6km was Rs 9/- and the union wanted to increase this fare to Rs 15/-.
The govt however have not increased the fare so much but Mumbaikars will now have to pay Rs 11/- as the base fare for the next auto ride they take. The fares are now at par with the fares of the autos plying in Thane / Vashi area.
I’ve often noticed that the car horns are often misused by Mumbaikars. In fact, many of us go to great length’s to install extra loud horns – some have fancy horns – but in the bargain what we don’t realize is how much we add to the noise pollution.
Honking has become a part of driving. How many times have you taken your car and in the entire journey, not honked at all? Surprisingly – None of us can say ‘Zero’. I’m not saying we shouldn’t be using the horn at all – but instead use it only when necessary.
There is a possibility of a hike in CNG prices in Mumbai next week. Amidst this possibility, the autorickshaw union has made a fresh demand for a 67% hike in the base fare (Their earlier demand was to increase the fare by Re 1/- so the fares in Mumbai and Navi mumbai could be the same). The current Autorickshaw fare in Mumbai is Rs 9/- for the first 1.6 km. They want this base fare to be increased to Rs 15/-, much more than what the current base taxi fare is.
BEST passengers can now look forward to some entertainment / news on their next journey abode the BEST buses. The transport body has decided to provide real time information on stocks, sports, gold prices, weather updates on their TV sets.
The Yellow black taxi’s are a face of Mumbai, though they have been getting a lot of flak lately because of the conditions of the old taxi. Slowly, the AC Meru and Gold cabs have taken over.
A handy list of Mumbai’s Black & Yellow taxi’s fare that you can download / print.
Click here for the Auto fare list
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How often does it happen to you that you travel in an autorickshaw and the meter reads 3.40 and you dont know how much you’re supposed to pay the driver. Now you can take a printout of the Auto fare list so you’re never cheated again.
Find below Mumbai’s Auto Fare list:
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With the Mumbai heat, its a little difficult travelling in the traditional Yellow Black cabs – though most people prefer them still because they are always available and are much cheaper on the pocket.
But, slowly a lot of people are preferring the Meru Cabs (The AC taxi service in Mumbai). You can book them online, or over the phone. Say you have an early morning flight and need to reach the airport at 5am. You dont want to go hunting for a yellow black cab in the middle of the night, so before you sleep, book a Meru Cab and they will be at your doorstep at the given time. How simple is that?
