Thiruvananthapuram: Vehicle pollution test rates have been increased. The new fee for two-wheelers is Rs 100 for BS-6. For others, the old rate of Rs 80 will continue. The new fee for petrol and CNG auto-rickshaws is Rs 110.
No increase up to BS3. The new fare for diesel auto rickshaws (BS4 and BS6) is Rs 130. Rs 110 (six months) for diesel cars up to BS3 and Rs 130 (one year) for others. The fee for medium and heavy vehicles is Rs 180 (one year). The old rate was 150.
BS-4 category two and three-wheeler certificate duration has been reduced to six months. Other BS-4 vehicles, including diesel auto rickshaws, will have a one-year validity period.
All BS-6 vehicles will get one-year validity. The validity of the calibration certificate issued by various agencies to the testing centers has been extended to six months.
