Rickshaw, Taxi Meter Recalibration Deadline Set For Nov 30; Penalty Likely From Dec 1

Mumbai: Autorickshaw and taxi drivers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have been given November 30 to recalibrate their electronic meters to reflect the revised fares that will come into effect from September 1. Drivers who fail to update their meters by the deadline could face penal action from December 1, including a proposed daily fine of Rs 50, subject to a maximum of Rs 5,000, according to senior Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) has directed autorickshaw and black-and-yellow taxi operators to get their meters recalibrated as per the new fare structure. Until the recalibration is completed, drivers have been instructed to charge passengers according to the revised fare chart. The minimum fare for meter taxis will rise from Rs 31 to Rs 33, while the minimum autorickshaw fare will increase from Rs 26 to Rs 27.

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