Tamil Nadu raises auto-rickshaw fares across Chennai and major regions

The Tamil Nadu government has announced fresh auto-rickshaw fare revisions applicable across Chennai and other regions of the state, as published in an official government gazette notification. Under the new fare structure, passengers will be charged a minimum fare of ₹50 for journeys covering distances up to 1.8 kilometres.

The revision represents a notable adjustment in auto-rickshaw tariffs, which serve as a critical mode of public transportation for millions of commuters across Tamil Nadu's urban and semi-urban areas. Auto-rickshaws remain one of the most widely used and affordable transport options for short-distance travel in Chennai and other cities throughout the state.

The gazette notification formalizes the new fare structure, bringing it into effect across the affected regions. The revision comes as part of the state's periodic review of public transport pricing to account for operational costs and inflation impacts on the auto-rickshaw industry.

Commuters and transport operators are expected to comply with the revised tariff framework with immediate effect following the official publication.