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Pune auto fares to be hiked to ₹30 from September 1

Pune auto fares to be hiked to ₹30 from September 1

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Autorickshaw fares in Pune district will rise from September 1, with the minimum fare for travel in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad hiked from ₹25 to ₹30 for the first 1.5 km and the per-kilometre charge from ₹17 to ₹20, officials said on Tuesday. The the per-kilometre charge will be hiked from ₹17 to ₹20. (HT Archive) The latest revision by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) marks the fourth fare hike since 2021. In less than five years, the minimum autorickshaw fare has increased by nearly 67% from ₹18 in 2021. The decision was taken at an RTA meeting chaired by Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi on Monday. The revised rates will apply to all licensed autorickshaws operating across Pune district. The first fare revision came in November 2021 when the minimum fare was increased to ₹20 and the per-kilometre charge from ₹12 to ₹13 following a sharp rise in CNG prices. Less than a year later, in August 2022, the RTA approved another hike, raising the minimum fare to ₹23 and the per-kilometre rate to ₹14. Within …

‘Ase he ₹40,000- ₹45,000 aata hai’: Father-of-three leaves Gurgaon job to drive auto

‘Ase he ₹40,000- ₹45,000 aata hai’: Father-of-three leaves Gurgaon job to drive auto

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A routine evening commute turned into an inspiring glimpse into a father’s incredible dedication. Choosing a local auto-rickshaw ride home instead of a cab, a passenger struck up a conversation with his driver and uncovered a moving story of perseverance. The driver proudly shared that by working just eight hours a day, he earns about ₹45,000 every month. Though he was denied the chance to get a proper education himself, this hardworking father is channelling every bit of his earnings to ensure his children receive a bright academic future. The man who said he earns ₹45,000 while driving auto. (Instagram/@kaashseakash) “Heartwarming story of an auto driver earning ₹45k as gig entrepreneur,” founder Akash Gupta wrote on Instagram while sharing a video. He added that the auto driver couldn’t get a proper education but makes sure that all his children get an education. Also Read: ₹40,000/month IT job, doubles his earnings”>‘Freedom nahi tha’: Cab driver quits ₹40,000/month IT job, doubles his earnings “India is growing. On my way back home from the office, I took an …

National award-winning actor starred in Oscar-nominated film, now drives an auto to survive | Bollywood News

National award-winning actor starred in Oscar-nominated film, now drives an auto to survive | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 11, 2026 09:50 AM IST You might think that winning a national award for acting and featuring in an Oscar-nominated film might open new doors for an artiste, but not for Shafiq Syed. Despite being cast as a child star in Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay!, the actor’s journey in the film industry ended long before he expected it to. After being spotted by a casting agent on the streets of Mumbai, Shafiq ended up working as an auto driver due to lack of roles. Early life In the 1980s, he ran away from his Bangalore home and went to Mumbai without a ticket, to find out if the city is actually what it looks like in Bollywood films. While he was living on the streets near Churchgate station, he was approached by a woman one day, who offered him and other children on the streets Rs 20 to attend an acting workshop. While others ran away thinking it was a scam, Shafiq Syed accepted because he was hungry. Among several …

Woman texts auto driver in Hindi, his ‘official email’ style reply leaves her amused: ‘Noted’

Woman texts auto driver in Hindi, his ‘official email’ style reply leaves her amused: ‘Noted’

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A woman was left amused after her auto driver responded to her payment-related message in a tone that sounded more like a formal workplace email than a casual chat. A woman shared how an auto driver’s polished message over a failed GPay payment left her amused. (Instagram/shettynishta) (Also read: ₹2,400: ‘Disgrace to the city’”>Techie claims Bengaluru auto driver extorted first-time visitors, forced them to pay ₹2,400: ‘Disgrace to the city’) The moment, shared on Instagram by Nishta Shetty, has struck a chord with social media users for its unexpected professionalism. In the video, Shetty explained that she had taken an auto to work and paid the driver through Google Pay after reaching her destination. However, she later realised that the payment had failed because of an issue with the payment ID. She then messaged the driver in Hindi to inform him about the failed transaction. “I texted my auto driver in Hindi, but his reply made me switch to English,” she said in the video. “So, I took an auto for work and when we …

What is Slate Auto, and how is its ,000 electric truck different from other EVs? | Technology News

What is Slate Auto, and how is its $25,000 electric truck different from other EVs? | Technology News

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4 min readJun 27, 2026 11:04 PM IST The electric vehicle (EV) market has largely focused on premium features, large batteries, and increasingly expensive SUVs. Slate Auto, a US-based startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is taking a very different approach. Instead of building another high-tech electric SUV, the company is developing a simple, highly customizable electric pickup truck that starts at $24,950, making it one of the cheapest new EVs announced for the US market. Slate recently opened pre-orders for the vehicle with a non-refundable $300 deposit, although large-scale production is expected to ramp up only in 2027. What is Slate Auto? Slate Auto is an American EV startup founded with the goal of making affordable electric vehicles. The company has raised around $1.4 billion from investors, including Bezos’ family office, General Catalyst, and TWG Global. Rather than competing directly with premium EV makers like Tesla, Rivian or Lucid, Slate wants to serve buyers looking for a practical, low-cost electric vehicle. The company says its philosophy is similar to that of iconic affordable …

Non-Marathi taxi, auto drivers must get Marathi certificate by August 15 or face action

Non-Marathi taxi, auto drivers must get Marathi certificate by August 15 or face action

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Non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra will have to obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15, failing which they may face legal and penal action, according to the state transport department, reported PTI. The department has made it mandatory for such drivers to complete the ‘Marathi Bhasha Samvad Pathyakram’, a four-hour Marathi communication course, between June 1 and August 15, 2026, as per the news agency. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

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Auto driver arrested in Lucknow for sexually harassing 2 women passengers

Auto driver arrested in Lucknow for sexually harassing 2 women passengers

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Lucknow, Police have arrested an auto-rickshaw driver here for allegedly sexually harassing two women who were on their way to take an exam in his vehicle, officials said. Auto driver arrested in Lucknow for sexually harassing 2 women passengers The incident took place in Lucknow’s Para police station area on Monday morning, and the accused driver was arrested in the night following an encounter with the police. In a statement issued late on Monday night, police said that the accused picked up two women, who were travelling to take an exam and had boarded his auto-rickshaw near the Charbagh bus stand for Alambagh. However, instead of taking them to Alambagh, he drove them to a secluded area near the Ramlila Ground in the Para police station area and attempted to assault them. When they resisted, he beat and abused them, due to which the women sustained serious injuries. A case was registered under sections 75 , 76 , 115 , 118 and 352 of the BNS, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a police team …

6 killed in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur as Thar rams into auto from behind

6 killed in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur as Thar rams into auto from behind

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Six people died, and four were injured after a speeding Mahindra Thar rammed into an autorickshaw in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district on Sunday afternoon, police said. The impact propelled the autorickshaw forward, trapping it between the Thar and a container lorry parked on the roadside, completely crushing the autorickshaw, police said. (PTI/ Representational) According to the police, eight passengers, all agricultural workers, and one driver were travelling in the autorickshaw on National Highway-44 from Peresandra towards Bagepalli when the speeding Thar allegedly struck it from behind. The impact propelled the autorickshaw forward, trapping it between the Thar and a container lorry parked on the roadside, completely crushing the autorickshaw, police added. “Preliminary probe shows the Thar was overspeeding when it crashed,” said Chikkaballapura SP Kushal Choukse. “The injured are being treated at Bagepalli Taluk Government Hospital. A detailed inquiry is underway, and all aspects are being examined. All the victims were agricultural workers returning home after work, the SP added.” The deceased have been identified as autorickshaw driver B K Anjinappa (35), N Umadevi (55), B …

Rates climb upto Rupees 95 per kg, auto drivers demand stable meter fair revision

Rates climb upto Rupees 95 per kg, auto drivers demand stable meter fair revision

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As CNG prices hiked in Chennai to Rs 95 per kilogram on Tuesday, auto-rickshaw drivers in Chennai are demanding an immediate and stable revision of meter fares. While the fuel rate has remained steady through April and May, contrasting recent price hikes in cities like Delhi, local drivers state that the current pricing structure makes operations unsustainable without a matching increase in official passenger fares. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link