Tamil NaduThursday, 29 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu auto fare revision: 6-month deadline to recalibrate meters, QR fare card mandatory
Tamil Nadu has fixed revised auto fares from 1.8 km and ordered a 6-month period to reset meters and display QR-linked fare cards.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Tamil Nadu Transport Department ordered auto-rickshaw owners and drivers to recalibrate meters within 6 months after revising fares across the State, following a consultation held on July 9 under Transport Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban in Chennai.
Key specifics
- Minimum fare is fixed at ₹50 for the first 1.8 km in Tamil Nadu.
- Beyond 1.8 km, the fare is ₹25 per km, as per the revised order.
- Waiting charge is ₹1 per minute, and night fare is 1.5 times the normal fare.
- Hill-route fare is fixed at 1.2 times the normal fare under the new structure.
- Passengers can verify the fare card using the QR code and lodge complaints at 1800 425 5430 or on tnsta.gov.in.
Exam lens
TNPSC transport policy question, revised auto fare, 1.8 km minimum, ₹50 base fare, QR code verification, 1800 425 5430 complaint number — a likely one-liner on fare regulation and consumer protection.