Fares

The new index, replacing the decade-old inflation measure, is expected to launch in Q1 FY26

Now, oJi app helps commuters compare fares across multiple ride-hailing firms

oJi cabs app has partnered with multiple aggregators, enabling passengers to compare fares and book rides seamlessly.

Bengaluru Metro to facilitate mobile QR tickets for up to 6 passengers from Nov 16

In November 2022, BMRCL launched QR code ticketing, enabling passengers to purchase single-journey transit tickets through mobile apps. However, QR-code ticketing for group passengers was delayed due to various reasons

Mumbai: Traffic police to take strict action against autorickshaw, taxi drivers who refuse fares

The order was issued following a meeting of top officials, in which traffic personnel were asked to take strict action against autorickshaws and taxis drivers who refuse short distance fares and look for long distance rides, an official said.

Indian Railways gives "superfast" status to 130 more trains, hikes fares

According to the railway rules, trains running at an average speed of 56 kmph are given the status of superfast in the time table.

In Mumbai, taxi and auto fares to go up by Rs 3 and Rs 2 from October 1

The minimum fare for a distance of 1.5 km for kaali-peeli taxis has been hiked to Rs 28 from Rs 25 and the same to Rs 23 from Rs 21 for auto-rickshaws.

Base fare for auto, taxi hiked by Rs 3 in Mumbai

The minimum fare for autos has been hiked to Rs 21 from Rs 18 while, for Kaali Peeli taxi, it has been hiked from Rs 22 to Rs 25, The Times of India reported.

Fare hikes in non-key routes sharper post grounding of A320 Neos

Routes such as Delhi-Chandigarh and Bengaluru-Thiruvananthapuram see among the highest spikes

Uber hikes taxi fares up to 15% in Delhi-NCR

Transportation app Uber has hiked fares of its entry-level offering 'UberGo' by up to 15 percent in Delhi-NCR.

Govt unveils UDAN, fares capped at Rs 2,500 for 1 hour flights

A "first of its kind" in the world, UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) will be based on market mechanism as well as bidding for a minimum of 9 seats and a maximum of 40 seats in a fixed wing aircraft.

GoAir offers 10% discount to defence, para, police personnel

To avail the discount under the scheme, the defence, paramilitary and police personnel and their families would have to carry valid identification proof while travelling, a release said.

AI to offer last minute Rajdhani AC II fares on 7 more routes

These ticket prices, as low as Rs 2,240, would be available within four hours of the scheduled departure of the flights.

Civil aviation policy: What airlines can look forward to

There is also a chance the 5/20 rule could be replaced with a Domestic Flying Credit (DFC) mechanism. Airlines will be awarded credits for connecting domestic destinations. The more they fly locally, the more credits will be added to their scorecard.

Govt notifies panel for Delhi Metro fare revision

"The Ministry of Urban Development has notified the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) for recommending passenger fares for Delhi Metro network," an official release said today.

Railways hike Tatkal charges

The hike is more for the AC class segment while the Second Class Tatkal charges remain unchanged. In AC-2 a passenger has to pay Rs 400 now as against the earlier rate of Rs 300 in minimum Tatkal charges and Rs 500 as maximum charge against Rs 400 earlier.

Fresh panel sent to ACC to pick Delhi Metro FFC

The Urban Development Ministry has sent a fresh list containing names of five retired judges for selection of chairman of Delhi Metro Fare Fixation Committee, after five earlier proposals were rejected by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC).

Jet announces Rs 500 fare offer on domestic route

The all-inclusive fares starts from Rs 500 excluding statutory taxes and customers will be able to enjoy these substantial discounts across all destinations on the airlines' domestic network, the airline said in a release.

50% fare cut to help SpiceJet fight lean season

Last year too the airline had unleashed a price war in the same period. Analysts expects other airlines to follow with similar promotional offers.

MakeMyTrip says passenger growth robust despite high fares

Rajesh Magow, Co-founder and Ceo – India, MakeMyTrip Inc, spoke with CNBC-TV18 about the festive season and whether consumers have put off traveling due to high fares.

Fliers no reason to cheer; airfares remain unchanged

Aditya Ghosh, president, IndiGo told CNBC-TV18 that base fares will not come down immediately. Ghosh said airlines will first evaluate how they recover their cost from unbundling before bringing down fares.

Domestic air tickets to cost more

Domestic air travel is going to be costlier again with both state-run Air India and private carrier Jet Airways hiking fuel surcharge on flight tickets by up to Rs 150.

Injustice done to AP in Railway Budget, says TDP

Lamenting that injustice has been done to Andhra Pradesh in the railway budget yet again, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) today lashed out at the Congress for increasing reservation fees, freight charges and levying fuel

Rail Budget non-event; FM may eye fisc in Budget: Tulsian

SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com, says that the Railway Budget was a non-event. In the Railway Budget, freight has been linked with the oil price hike, so price will change depending on the oil prices.

BJP, Left, TMC demand immediate rollback of rail fare hike

The BJP, Left parties and Trinamool Congress today slammed the government for the hike in passenger rail fares and demanded its immediate rollback.

Rail fares hike to net Rs 6,600 cr more: Minister

In a rare decision just a month ahead of the Budget, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal effected an across-the-board hike in fares of all classes from midnight of January 21 to net an additional Rs 6,600 crore a year, the first such increase in a decade.