It had to wait for over a month since the Diesel price was hiked by Rs. 5.70 per litre on September 13th that a similar hike in fares of buses and taxis in Kolkata had to occur. It was inevitable, though. I was really surprised when I booked a taxi back on October 30th that the fare was still the same as it was 15 months ago when gasoline was cheaper than beer. But no more surprises, the fares are officially hiked and it is effective as of now from November 1, 2012 onwards.
The revised hiked rate can be calculated using the equation :
If you feel necessary that a complaint needs to be lodged, you can fill the "Complaint Form" in the website of Kolkata Traffic Police.
Previous Fare = ( Meter Reading × 2 ) + 2
The revised hiked rate can be calculated using the equation :
Current Actual Fare = ( Meter Reading × 2.4 ) + 1
Thats's right, a 20% increase and some of you may want to use a calculator while travelling in Kolkata. The fare is Rs. 25 for the first two kilometers and thereafter, it will be Rs. 2.40 per 200 meters. The taxi waiting charge is Rs. 1.20 for every 2 minutes and 12 seconds. For AC taxi fare, use Rs. 3 instead of 2.4. The base fare for AC taxis is now Rs. 32.50.
Despite this hike, taxi association is not at all complacent and you may have to end up arguing with them. If you feel necessary that a complaint needs to be lodged, you can fill the "Complaint Form" in the website of Kolkata Traffic Police.
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