Mangaluru, Sept. 1 -- Auto-rickshaw fares across Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district have been revised with effect from September 1, with the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) fixing the minimum fare at Rs 40 for the first 1.5 km.

The revised fares were approved by the Regional Transport Authority of Dakshina Kannada, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Darshan HV. The new fare structure will apply to auto-rickshaw services across the district.

Under the revised structure, passengers will have to pay a minimum fare of Rs 40 for the initial 1.5 km, with the fare applicable for up to three passengers.

After the first 1.5 km, passengers will be charged Rs 20 for every additional kilometre.

The RTA has also revised waiting charges. The firs...