Officials of Delhi Auto Rickshaw Association had reached the Secretariat today to meet Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh. However, he could not meet the Chief Minister and the Transport Minister, but when he reached the Chief Minister’s office, his demand was heard and he was also given a receipt for his memorandum.
People of the Auto Rickshaw Association said that the fare was increased in 2025 also and now again the rate has been increased by two rupees per kg. But the fare has not increased since 2023. He said that everything from auto parts to tyres, CNG has become expensive, hence it has become our compulsion to increase the fare.
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Auto drivers warn of strike if demands not met
He said that if the government does not want the fare to increase then it should give us a subsidy of Rs 2 per kg, we will not increase the fare. If the government does not give subsidy and does not allow the fare to increase, then the auto drivers will go on strike. The strike will not end until the government accepts their demands.
Union officials accused of breach of promise
Sangh officials also accused the government of breaking promises and said that before forming the government, many promises were made during the elections but after winning the elections, all the promises were forgotten. Had gone to the Secretariat to remind him of those promises, but could not meet the CM. At present, if the government accepts the demand of the officials of Delhi Auto Rickshaw Association, then people are going to have to bear another burden of inflation.
Demand to increase minimum taxi fare
The people of Delhi Auto Rickshaw Association have demanded that the minimum taxi fare for the first kilometer should be increased from Rs 40 to Rs 70. Along with this, per km charges: The rate for non-AC taxis should be increased from Rs 17 to Rs 30 per kilometer and for AC taxis from Rs 25 to Rs 40 per kilometer.