{"id":1293905,"date":"2025-04-21T07:55:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T02:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1293905"},"modified":"2025-04-21T07:56:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T02:26:05","slug":"ola-uber-rapido-fares-will-increase-upto-45-in-pune-with-govt-approved-meter-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/ola-uber-rapido-fares-will-increase-upto-45-in-pune-with-govt-approved-meter-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Ola, Uber, Rapido Fares Will Increase Upto 45% In Pune With Govt Approved Meter Rates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Big change incoming for app-based cab users in Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Baramati. Starting <strong>May 1<\/strong>, ride-hailing platforms like <strong>Ola, Uber, and Rapido<\/strong> will be required to follow <strong>government-approved fare structures<\/strong>, similar to autorickshaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ify-14.png\" alt=\"Ola, Uber, Rapido Fares Will Increase Upto 45% In Pune With Govt Approved Meter Rates\" class=\"wp-image-1293913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ify-14.png 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ify-14-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ify-14-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision, confirmed by <strong>Indian Gig Workers Front President Keshav Kshirsagar<\/strong>, was made during a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mypunepulse.com\/ola-uber-rapido-cabs-to-follow-govt-approved-meter-rates-in-pune-from-may-1\/\">meeting<\/a> with local cab drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s the New Fare Breakdown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the approved structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First 1.5 km<\/strong>: \u20b937<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Every additional km<\/strong>: \u20b925<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So for a <strong>10 km ride<\/strong>, passengers will now pay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20b937 + (8.5 km \u00d7 \u20b925) = <strong>\u20b9249.50<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is significantly higher than the current average <strong>non-surge fare of \u20b9175<\/strong> for a similar distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Real-World Examples: What It Means For You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ghole Road to Salunke Vihar (10 km)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Now<\/strong>: \u20b9219 (UberGo, April 19, 9 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From May 1<\/strong>: \u20b9249.50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wakad to Pune Airport (20 km)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Now<\/strong>: \u20b9370<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From May 1<\/strong>: \u20b937 + (18.5 \u00d7 \u20b925) = <strong>\u20b9499.50<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These price hikes are likely to be felt most by daily commuters and airport travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transparency Boost: No More Guesswork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure clear communication and prevent fare disputes, a new portal\u2014<a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.onlymeter.in\"><strong>www.onlymeter.in<\/strong><\/a>\u2014will go live.<br>Key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>QR codes inside every cab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passengers can enter trip distance after the ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instantly calculate <strong>exact fare<\/strong> as per meter rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is being positioned as a <strong>digital fare calculator<\/strong> to restore trust and transparency between drivers and riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keshirsagar mentioned that a <strong>public awareness campaign<\/strong> will be conducted before the rollout to inform commuters. The new rates are expected to benefit drivers but may create pushback from passengers used to cheaper app fares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>over 45,000 cabs<\/strong> operating under Ola, Uber, and Rapido in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, this shift is bound to have a big impact on urban mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big change incoming for app-based cab users in Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Baramati. Starting May 1, ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido will be required to follow government-approved fare structures, similar to autorickshaws. This decision, confirmed by Indian Gig Workers Front President Keshav Kshirsagar, was made during a recent meeting with local cab drivers. 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