Cab, taxi fare hike likely in Bengaluru as drivers seek revision amid fuel price rise

Cab, taxi fare hike likely in Bengaluru as drivers seek revision amid fuel price rise

Bengaluru : After the recent hike in petrol, diesel and CNG prices, cab and taxi operators in Bengaluru have now intensified pressure on aggregator platforms such as Ola and Uber, demanding a revision in fare structures. Driver associations have sought an increase of ₹5 to ₹10 per kilometre, warning that the existing fare model has become financially unsustainable due to rising fuel and maintenance costs. The demand has triggered concerns among …