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For years, Bengaluru commuters have struggled with unpredictable auto fares\u2014either through negotiation on the streets or surge pricing on aggregator apps. But a new initiative, Nagara Auto<\/strong>, promises to bring back the long-forgotten culture of meter-based rides<\/strong>, where passengers only pay what the meter displays, nothing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tejasvi Surya Applauds The Move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya<\/strong> recently praised the initiative on X, saying<\/a>, \u201cRemember the good old days when Bengaluru autos ran by the meter? @NagaraAuto is bringing that back.\u201d<\/em> He highlighted that there will be no commissions or hidden costs\u2014just government-approved meter fares paid directly to the driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Technology Behind Nagara Auto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The app has been jointly developed by Agnibu Technologies and Brand Pride Mobility<\/strong>. Once booked, commuters are connected to autos that strictly follow regulated meter fares. To make the vehicles more identifiable, enrolled autos carry a special roof marker<\/strong> that lights up at night, ensuring visibility and trust for riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backed By Young Entrepreneurs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nagara Auto is being spearheaded by youngsters Niru Aradhyan and Shivanna<\/strong>, who want to tackle one of the city\u2019s biggest challenges\u2014first and last-mile connectivity<\/strong>, especially for metro passengers. Their vision is to make commuting more affordable and transparent while giving auto drivers a fairer system without commission cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing Fleet and Future Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since its launch last year, more than 1,500 auto drivers<\/strong> have registered with Nagara Auto, and expansion plans are already in motion. With a focus on fair pricing, commuter convenience, and reliability<\/strong>, the platform aims to be a sustainable alternative in Bengaluru\u2019s evolving urban mobility ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why It Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The initiative comes at a crucial time when Bengaluru commuters are increasingly vocal about high commute costs<\/strong> and lack of dependable last-mile connectivity. By reviving the simplicity of metered rides, Nagara Auto could reshape the city\u2019s transport culture and bring back trust between riders and auto drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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