MUMBAI : Taxi union leader A L Quadros has petitioned the state government demanding further hike in cab fares.
Speaking to TOI, Quadros said, "I have given in writing that the fare hikes given to taxi drivers was below expectation. While the auto drivers got a fare hike of Rs 3 in fares on October 11, we got just a Rs 2-hike.
Also, the price of CNG has increased by 85 paise per kg from November 1. We have demanded that the fares should be increased by at least five paise per km. There should be a hike of 50 paise to Rs 1 for long distances (10 to 20 kms)."
While Quadros is demanding a fare hike, the auto unions are keeping mum despite the hike in CNG prices. Said an union leader, "This time, we got a good hike based on the increasing cost of living index and the rise in maintenance and repair costs of vehicles. We are assured of a fare hike once every year as per the recent recommendation of the Hakim committee. So, we will demand a fare hike only in May next year,'' he said. State transport commissioner V N More ruled out any further hike in fares of autos and taxis.
"The issue will be dealt with on May 1, 2013. Till then, commuters will pay fares as per the recent revision in tariff,'' he stated.
The fares of autos were recently hiked from Rs 12 to Rs 15 for a minimum distance of 1.5 kms and from Rs 7 to Rs 9.87 for every subsequent km. Similarly, the taxi fare was increased from Rs 17 to Rs 19 for minimum distance of 1.5 km, and the fare for subsequent km was raised from Rs 10.50 to Rs 12.35.
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