Know the right auto & taxi meter fare in Pune before you ride
This page explains the latest Pune auto meter fare and taxi meter fare in simple language so you can quickly check if the amount on the meter is correct before paying.
All values follow Maharashtra RTO tariff cards effective Feb 1, 2025 (same as Mumbai rates applicable in Pune).[web:1][web:18]
Pune auto rickshaw meter fare (day, night & waiting)
Pune auto rickshaw meter fares follow Maharashtra RTO tariff effective Feb 1, 2025 (same as Mumbai).[web:1][web:21]
Daytime auto meter fare
- Minimum fare (first 1.5 km)
- ₹26 (increased from ₹23)[web:1][web:30]
- After 1.5 km
- ₹16-17 per km (meter calibrated rate)
- Waiting / traffic
- ₹33 per 60 seconds when speed drops below 7.2 kmph[web:1]
Night auto meter fare
- Night timings
- 12:00 midnight to 5:00 am
- Night multiplier
- 25% extra on total meter reading[web:1]
- Luggage charges
- ₹20 per large bag (hand luggage free)
Pune autos must display the official Maharashtra RTO "Auto-Rickshaw (CNG) Tariff Card" effective Feb 1, 2025.[web:1]
📄 View official Maharashtra auto‑rickshaw tariff card (PDF)[web:1]Pune black‑yellow taxi & meter cab fare
Pune black-yellow taxis follow Maharashtra RTO tariff effective Feb 1, 2025 (same as Mumbai rates).[web:18][web:21]
Daytime taxi meter fare
- Minimum fare (first 1.5 km)
- ₹31 (increased from ₹28)[web:18][web:9]
- Per km after base distance
- ₹23 per km[web:18]
- Waiting charges
- ₹33 per 60 seconds when speed drops below 7.2 kmph[web:18]
Night & AC taxi charges
- Night surcharge
- 25% extra on total meter reading (12am-5am)
- AC taxi premium
- 10-15% higher than non-AC rates[web:18]
- App cabs alignment
- Ola/Uber must follow these RTO rates (no surge pricing)[web:24]
How Pune auto & taxi meter fare is calculated
Meters calculate base fare + distance rate + waiting time + night surcharge automatically.[web:1][web:18]
- Minimum fare first 1.5 km: ₹26
- Remaining 4.5 km × ₹17/km = ₹76.50
- Total meter fare: ₹102.50 (rounded to ₹104)[web:1]
- Minimum fare first 1.5 km: ₹31
- Extra 8.5 km × ₹23/km = ₹195.50
- Total: ₹226.50 (rounded to ₹227)[web:18]
Pune meter fare – common questions
Is it compulsory for Pune autos to run on meter?
Yes, RTO mandates meter usage with fares effective Feb 1, 2025. App cabs must also align with these rates.[web:21][web:24]
What if the meter fare looks higher than expected?
Ask driver to show tariff card inside vehicle. Note auto/taxi number and report to RTO if overcharging occurs.
Do Ola, Uber follow these meter fares in Pune?
Maharashtra transport authority requires aggregators to follow RTO-approved black-yellow taxi rates.[web:24][web:26]
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