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MeterSahi? Auto Fare Checker
Karnataka tariff · 1 Aug 2025
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Bengaluru Auto Rickshaw Fare Calculator

Enter your pickup and drop. We fetch the live route, calculate the correct fare per the official Karnataka tariff (1 Aug 2025), and tell you if your meter is honest.

Live Google Maps routing Detects tampered meters Wait time calculated Night surcharge +50%
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Your route

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Ride details

Know your auto was stuck longer? Enter the actual wait time.
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What did the driver ask? optional

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Your route will appear here

Enter pickup and drop-off, then hit Calculate to see the map and correct fare.

Bengaluru auto tariff — 1 Aug 2025

Min. fare₹36
Per km₹18.0
Wait/min₹0.67
Night +50%

How this Bengaluru auto fare checker works

Live route via Google Maps

We fetch your exact route with real-time Bengaluru traffic to get accurate distance and journey time.

Wait time from traffic delay

Traffic delay × 0.9 estimates genuine standstill time — the portion that accrues meter waiting charges.

Official Karnataka tariff

₹18.0/km + ₹0.67/min wait + night surcharge, exactly as per 1 Aug 2025 rates.

±₹5 tolerance band

Meters can differ by a few rupees due to rounding. Only differences beyond ₹5 are flagged as tampering.

Bengaluru Auto Rickshaw Fare Chart 1 Aug 2025

Official rates as per Karnataka Motor Vehicles Department — 1 Aug 2025

ComponentRateNotes
Minimum fare₹36First 2.0 km
Per km rate₹18.0 / kmBeyond 2.0 km
Waiting charge₹0.67 / minVehicle stationary
Night surcharge+50%10 PM – 5 AM
Tolerance band±₹5Acceptable meter rounding

Frequently asked questions — Bengaluru autos

What is the Bengaluru auto rickshaw fare per km in 1 Aug 2025?
The rate is ₹18/km as per the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Department (1 Aug 2025). The minimum fare is ₹36 for the first 2.0 km.
How do I know if my Bengaluru auto meter is tampered?
Use MeterSahi? — enter your pickup, drop, and the fare charged. If the driver's fare exceeds the calculated correct fare by more than ₹5, tampering is likely. Signs include fares that seem very high for a short distance.
What is the night surcharge for Bengaluru autos?
A 50% night surcharge applies to all rides between 10 PM – 5 AM.
How do I complain about a tampered auto meter in Bengaluru?
Call the helpline 1800-425-1616 or contact your nearest RTO with the auto's number plate and trip details.
Is MeterSahi? free to use?
Yes, completely free. No registration or app download needed.

Auto meter tampered? How to complain in Bengaluru

Every report helps clean up the system.

State Transport Helpline 1800-425-1616 Toll-free
RTO Bengaluru East 080-22372109
RTO Bengaluru West 080-23323233
Online complaint Aaple Sarkar / State portal File via state transport website