Chennai Auto Rickshaw Fare Calculator

Enter your pickup and drop. We fetch the live route, calculate the correct fare per the official Tamil Nadu tariff (Current official), 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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Enter pickup and drop-off, then hit Calculate to see the map and correct fare.

Chennai auto tariff — Current official

Min. fare₹25

Per km₹16.0

Wait/min₹0.7

Night +50%

How this Chennai auto fare checker works

Live route via Google Maps

We fetch your exact route with real-time Chennai 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 Tamil Nadu tariff

₹16.0/km + ₹0.7/min wait + night surcharge, exactly as per Current official rates.

±₹5 tolerance band

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

Chennai Auto Rickshaw Fare Chart Current official

Official rates as per Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Department — Current official

Component	Rate	Notes
Minimum fare	₹25	First 1.8 km
Per km rate	₹16.0 / km	Beyond 1.8 km
Waiting charge	₹0.70 / min	Vehicle stationary
Night surcharge	+50%	11 PM – 5 AM
Tolerance band	±₹5	Acceptable meter rounding

Frequently asked questions — Chennai autos

What is the Chennai auto rickshaw fare per km in Current official?

The rate is ₹16/km as per the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Department (Current official). The minimum fare is ₹25 for the first 1.8 km.

How do I know if my Chennai 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 Chennai autos?

A 50% night surcharge applies to all rides between 11 PM – 5 AM.

How do I complain about a tampered auto meter in Chennai?

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.