Kolkata Taxi & Auto Rickshaw Fare Calculator

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Kolkata auto tariff — Current official

Min. fare₹25

Per km₹13.00

Wait/min₹0.50

Night +25%

Kolkata taxi tariff — ~2016 (unrevised since, per Jan 2025 news report) - unconfirmed against original notification

Min. fare₹30

Per km₹15.00

Wait/min₹1.00

Night +25%

How this Kolkata auto fare checker works

Live route via Google Maps

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

Wait time from traffic delay

We estimate genuine standstill time from the traffic delay on your route — the portion that accrues meter waiting charges.

Official West Bengal tariff

₹13.00/km + ₹0.50/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.

Kolkata Auto Fare Chart Current official

Official rates as per West Bengal Motor Vehicles Department — Current official

Component	Rate	Notes
Minimum fare	₹25	First 2 km
Per km rate	₹13.00 / km	Beyond 2 km
Waiting charge	₹0.50 / min	Vehicle stationary
Night surcharge	+25%	10 PM – 5 AM
Luggage	₹0/piece	Oversized items
Tolerance band	±₹5	Acceptable meter rounding

Kolkata Taxi Fare Chart ~2016 (unrevised since, per Jan 2025 news report) - unconfirmed against original notification

Official rates as per West Bengal Motor Vehicles Department — ~2016 (unrevised since, per Jan 2025 news report) - unconfirmed against original notification

Component	Rate	Notes
Minimum fare	₹30	First 2 km
Per km rate	₹15.00 / km	Beyond 2 km
Waiting charge	₹1.00 / min	Vehicle stationary
Night surcharge	+25%	10 PM – 5 AM
Luggage	₹5/piece	Oversized items
Tolerance band	±₹5	Acceptable meter rounding

Frequently asked questions — Kolkata autos

What is the Kolkata auto fare per km in Current official?

The rate is ₹13.00/km as per West Bengal Motor Vehicles Department (Current official). The minimum fare is ₹25 for the first 2 km.

How do I know if my Kolkata 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 Kolkata autos?

A 25% night surcharge applies to all rides between 10 PM – 5 AM.

What is the Kolkata taxi fare per km in ~2016 (unrevised since, per Jan 2025 news report) - unconfirmed against original notification?

The rate is ₹15.00/km as per West Bengal Motor Vehicles Department (~2016 (unrevised since, per Jan 2025 news report) - unconfirmed against original notification). The minimum fare is ₹30 for the first 2 km.

How do I know if my Kolkata taxi meter is tampered?

What is the night surcharge for Kolkata taxis?

A 25% night surcharge applies to all rides between 10 PM – 5 AM.

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

Call the helpline 1800-345-5555 or contact your nearest RTO office with the auto's number plate and trip details.

Is MeterSahi? free to use?

Yes, completely free. No registration or app download needed.