Jammu Kashmir Govt Hikes Passenger Fare for Commercial Vehicles by 18 Per Cent | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an 18 per cent increase in the maximum permissible fare for various categories of commercial passenger vehicles across the Union Territory.

According to a notification issued by the Transport Department, the revised fare structure will apply to big buses, medium and mini buses, taxis, maxi cabs, tourist cabs, auto-rickshaws, and Tata Magic vehicles.

The order has been issued under the Motor Vehicles Act and partially modifies an earlier notification dated March 19, 2021.

The Government has also prescribed separate fare rates for electric vehicles. As per the revised structure, e-rickshaws will charge Rs 15 per kilometre, while e-autos will charge Rs 25 for the first kilometre and Rs 20 for each additional kilometre.