knowyourmeter

Check the fare before you pay.

See the fair auto fare for your trip, and know if the driver asks for too much.

Fair auto fare Day tariff

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Waiting
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Add what the meter shows

Chennai auto fares since Aug 2013

₹25 for the first 1.8 km, then ₹12 for each km. Waiting is ₹0.70 for each minute. From 11 PM to 5 AM, the fare is 50% more. These rates apply in Chennai. This is the last official tariff, from 2013. A new tariff is under review. Waiting is ₹3.50 for each 5 minutes.

DistanceDayNight
1.8 km₹25₹38
2 km₹27₹41
3 km₹39₹59
4 km₹51₹77
5 km₹63₹95
6 km₹75₹113
8 km₹99₹149
10 km₹123₹185
12 km₹147₹221
15 km₹183₹275
20 km₹243₹365

Fares without waiting time. Source: Tamil Nadu auto fare order (Times of India, Aug 2013).

If the driver overcharges

  1. Note the number plate of the vehicle.
  2. Take a photo of the meter and the fare.
  3. Send both to the RTO, with the time and the place.

    You can also complain on the website.

    Questions about Chennai fares

    What is the auto fare in Chennai per km?

    ₹25 for the first 1.8 km, then ₹12 for each km. This is the official tariff since Aug 2013.

    What is the night charge in Chennai?

    Auto: 50% more from 11 PM to 5 AM.

    What is the waiting charge in Chennai?

    Auto: ₹0.70 for each minute.

    How do I complain about an overcharging driver in Chennai?

    Note the number plate, and take a photo of the meter and the fare. Send them to Chennai Traffic Police (call or WhatsApp) (90031 30103), or use the Tamil Nadu State Transport Authority website.