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MeterSahi? Auto Fare Checker
Kerala tariff · May 2022
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Kochi Auto Rickshaw Fare Calculator

Enter your pickup and drop. We fetch the live route, calculate the correct fare per the official Kerala tariff (May 2022), 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.

Kochi auto tariff — May 2022

Min. fare₹30
Per km₹15.0
Wait/min₹1.5
Night +50%

How this Kochi auto fare checker works

Live route via Google Maps

We fetch your exact route with real-time Kochi 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 Kerala tariff

₹15.0/km + ₹1.5/min wait + night surcharge, exactly as per May 2022 rates.

±₹5 tolerance band

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

Kochi Auto Rickshaw Fare Chart May 2022

Official rates as per Kerala Motor Vehicles Department — May 2022

ComponentRateNotes
Minimum fare₹30First 1.5 km
Per km rate₹15.0 / kmBeyond 1.5 km
Waiting charge₹1.50 / minVehicle stationary
Night surcharge+50%10 PM – 5 AM
Tolerance band±₹5Acceptable meter rounding

Frequently asked questions — Kochi autos

What is the Kochi auto rickshaw fare per km in May 2022?
The rate is ₹15/km as per the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (May 2022). The minimum fare is ₹30 for the first 1.5 km.
How do I know if my Kochi 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 Kochi autos?
A 50% night surcharge applies to all rides between 10 PM – 5 AM.
How do I complain about a tampered auto meter in Kochi?
Call the helpline 91 88 96 11 00 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 Kochi

Every report helps clean up the system.

State Transport Helpline 91 88 96 11 00 Toll-free
Kerala MVD 91 88 96 11 00 complaints.mvd@kerala.gov.in
Online complaint Aaple Sarkar / State portal File via state transport website