JK Govt hikes commercial passenger vehicle fares by 18%
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced an 18% increase in fares for all categories of commercial passenger vehicles, including buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws, across the Union Territory.
An order issued by Transport Secretary Dr Piyush Singla, accessed news agency Kashmir News Service, said the revised rates would be applicable over and above the fares notified under SRO-97 dated March 19, 2021.
The hike covers big and mini buses, base model contract carriages like Sumo, Bolero, Swift, as well as medium and premium segment tourist taxis including Innova and Fortuner.
Auto-rickshaws (petrol version) and Tata Magic stage carriages have also been included in the 18% hike, the order said.
For e-rickshaws, the government has fixed a fare of Rs 15 per kilometre, while e-autos will charge Rs 25 for the first kilometre and Rs 20 for each subsequent kilometre.
The Transport Commissioner has been directed to implement the revised maximum chargeable fares with immediate effect, officials said.
The notification has been issued in exercise of powers under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
