Kerala Auto, Taxi Fares To Rise From January 1 As Unions Call Off Strike
· India · The Hindu, Reuters
Auto-rickshaw and taxi fares in Kerala will be revised from January 1, 2027, following a meeting between trade unions and Transport Minister C. P. John in Thiruvananthapuram. Following the agreement, operators called off a planned 24-hour strike scheduled for Thursday. Trade unions have demanded an increase in the minimum auto fare from ₹30 to ₹50. The state government will set up a commission to study the proposed revision and receive representations from unions before finalizing the revised rates. The last fare revision in the state was implemented on April 22, 2022. The government also agreed to evaluate other union demands, including Employees' State Insurance coverage for drivers and stricter regulation of two-wheeler taxis operating without mandatory yellow plates.
Why it matters
Commuters across Kerala face higher daily travel expenses starting January 2027, while thousands of auto and taxi drivers stand to receive higher fare earnings and potential social security benefits.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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