Auto drivers seek hike in minimum fare amid rising LPG prices in Bengaluru
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Summary
At present, the minimum auto meter fare in Bengaluru is ₹36, while passengers are charged ₹18 for every additional kilometre. The associations are now demanding that the minimum fare be increased to ₹50 and the subsequent fare to ₹25 per kilometre.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right