India, Aug. 27 -- Commuters across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will have to pay more for autorickshaw and kaali-peeli taxi rides from September 1, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Transport Authority (MMRTA) approving a fare hike of Rs.1 for autos and Rs.2 for taxis on Wednesday.

The minimum fare for CNG-run autorickshaws will rise from Rs.26 to Rs.27, while the base fare for black-and-yellow taxis will increase from Rs.31 to Rs.33. The revised fares will apply to the first 1.5 km.

The MMRTA has, however, given auto-rickshaw and taxi owners until November 30 to recalibrate their electronic meters. Those who fail to do so could face penal action from December 1.

According to sources, the MMRTA approved the revised fares an...