Thiruvananthapuram: The cabinet meeting approved the report of the official level committee on the increase in bus and auto-taxi fares in the state. The decision to increase the charge was taken earlier but is being approved by the Cabinet today. The hike will take effect on May 1.
As per the revised rates, the minimum bus fare has been increased from Rs 8 to Rs 10. The kilometer rate will be one rupee. The minimum fare for autos has been increased from Rs 25 to Rs 30. The revised fares for taxis above 1500cc have been increased from Rs 200 to Rs 225.
