Fare for local taxis and auto rickshaws revised

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 24, 2020

The Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Transport Department in a notification issued today has informed that the fare for local taxis and auto rickshaws has been revised and the fare for journey by local taxis is Rs.26.00 only for the first kilometre or part therefore, and Rs.13.00 only for every subsequent kilometre or part thereof, while the charges for detaining a local taxi is Rs.7.00 only for every five minutes or part thereof.

The fare for journey by auto rickshaw is Rs.14.00 only for the first kilometre or part therefore, and Rs.6.00 only for every subsequent kilometre or part thereof, while the charges for detaining a auto rickshaw is Rs.5.00 only for every five minutes or part thereof.

The Secretary Transport department has informed complaints have been received that local taxis and auto rickshaws are overcharging and warned that if anyone is found charging more than the rate fixed by the Government such local taxi and auto rickshaw will be penalized as per provisions of law.

According to the Secretary, for any complaints contact the official of the department below:
District Transport Officer Jowai mobile number 9774006050
District Transport Officer East Khasi Hills mobile number 8787561584
District Transport Officer West Khasi Hills mobile number 8974424800
District Transport Officer East Garo Hills mobile number 7005209232
District Transport Officer West Garo Hills mobile number 7005531765
District Transport Officer South Garo Hills mobile number 7005531765
District Transport Officer Ri Bhoi mobile number 8132005976
District Transport Officer East Jaintia Hills mobile number 8794894079
District Transport Officer South-West Khasi Hills mobile number 7005874963
District Transport Officer North Garo Hills mobile number 9774273179
District Transport Officer South West Garo Hills mobile number 8787633503. (MIPR)