Autorickshaw union demands fare hike as CNG rates increase in Pune
PUNE The autorickshaw union in the city are once again demanding a fare hike as the rates of CNG are drastically increasing, and now costing ₹80 per kg in Pune.
According to officials, 90 per cent auto rickshaws are run on CNG.
The autorickshaw union in its meeting held on Monday demanded a fare hike and the same was conveyed to the state transport department.
The current base fare of autos in Pune is ₹20 for first 1.5 km and thereafter ₹13 for every kilometre. These new rates came into effect from November 8, 2021.
