Auto, taxi fares in Keralam to go up from January 1; operators call off strike

Published 11 Nov 2026, 15:13 IST

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Auto‑rickshaw and taxi fares in Kerala will be increased from January 1, after a meeting between Transport Minister C. P. John and representatives of the auto‑taxi trade unions. The unions had asked that the existing minimum fare of ₹30 be raised to ₹50; a panel will study the proposed revision. The strike that had been threatened by operators has been called off.

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Decision taken at meeting between representatives of auto-taxi trade unions and Transport Minister C. P. John; unions have demanded that existing minimum fare of ₹30 be raised to ₹50. Panel to study proposed revision

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Decision taken at meeting between representatives of auto-taxi trade unions and Transport Minister C. P. John; unions have demanded that existing minimum fare of ₹30 be raised to ₹50. Panel to study proposed revision

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 11 Nov 2026, 14:41 IST

Kerala to hike auto, taxi fares from January 1; minimum fare revision on cards; strike called off

Auto rickshaw and taxi fares in Kerala will be increased from January 1 next year. The decision was reached during a discussion between Transport Minister CP John and representatives of trade unions

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 11 Nov 2026, 15:13 IST

Auto, taxi fares in Keralam to go up from January 1; operators call off strike

Decision taken at meeting between representatives of auto-taxi trade unions and Transport Minister C. P. John; unions have demanded that existing minimum fare of ₹30 be raised to ₹50. Panel to study proposed revision

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