KARNATAKA: Following a drastic reduction in POL and LPG prices, the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) of Dakshina Kannada has reduced auto rickshaw fares to a minimum of Rs20 and Rs13 per from Rs 25 and Rs14 respectively
As details, the Dakshina Kannada RTA has taken lead in the state to have decided to revert to the December 2012 fare structure for auto rickshaws in the district following a substantial reduction in petrol and LPG prices.
RTA Chairman and Deputy Commissioner AB Ibrahim said the fares had been reduced to a minimum of Rs20 and Rs13 per km thereafter, from Rs 25 and Rs14 respectively. These fares would be effective from Monday.
Mr Ibrahim said petrol had become cheaper by 15.56 per cent, and LPG by 39.98 per cent. Auto Rickshaw unions argued that despite fuel prices coming down, the cost of living and cost of inputs for running vehicles continued to be high. They said that while the RTA had taken more than six months to increase the fares in 2013-14, it was in a hurry to bring down the fares.
