Brace for auto and cab fare hike, Mumbaikars! The Mumbai Metropolitan Road Transport Authority (MMRTA) has approved a fare hike for auto rickshaws and taxis in the city. Additionally, the meeting approved last-mile connectivity measures, including auto and cab stands outside the new Metro line stations, along with a 14 to 15 per cent fare hike for MSRTC buses.

As per the minutes of the meeting, the base fare for auto-rickshaws will rise from Rs 23 to R26, while the taxi fare will increase from Rs 28 to Rs 31. The fare for metered air-conditioned blue-silver Cool Cabs has been hiked from R40 to R48 for the first 1.5 kilometres. The revised fares are expected to take effect from February 1.