Pre-Paid taxi service with fixed fares to be introduced in Shimla

Shimla, Feb. 7 -- In a major step aimed at regulating taxi fares and providing transparent transport facilities to tourists and residents alike, the Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to launch pre-paid taxi services in Shimla city on fixed rates.

The Transport Department has notified a comprehensive fare structure covering 26 major destinations across the city under the pre-paid taxi scheme.

According to the notification issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Transport) R.D. Nazim, the fares have been fixed for round-trip journeys, which include one hour of free waiting time.

Separate fare slabs have been prescribed for taxis and maxi cabs. The rates will be applicable from four designated starting points - ISBT Tutikandi Shimla, Li...