BJP MP Tejasvi Surya lauds ride-hailing app for meter based fare in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Aug 19 (PTI): BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday lauded a ride-hailing app for operating on meter fare without any hidden charges.
The Nagara app, which was started in June 2024, was relaunched last month. The app claims to offer fares according to the meter in Bengaluru.
Taking to the social media platform 'X', he praised the founders of the ride-hailing app and said, "Remember the good old days when Bengaluru autos ran by the meter? @NagaraAuto is bringing that back. With their app, you can hail an auto that charges only the meter fare with no hidden costs & no commission. The fare on the meter is what you pay directly to the driver."
According to him, their fleet is easy to spot - each auto carries a special marker on top that lights up after dark, making them instantly recognisable.
"A wonderful initiative by youngsters @NiruAradhyan and @Shivanna1123, this app is particularly significant in improving the first and last mile connectivity to metro stations for commuters," he added.
Last month, the Regional Transport Authority of Bangalore Urban District announced a hike in the minimum auto rickshaw fare, raising it from Rs 30 to Rs 36 for the first 2 km.
The new fare came into effect from August 1.
According to the notification issued by the authority, the fare is valid within the limits of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.
According to the notice, after the first 2 km, Rs 18 will be charged for every km.
Remember the good old days when Bengaluru autos ran by the meter?@NagaraAuto is bringing that back. With their app, you can hail an auto that charges only the meter fare with no hidden costs & no commission. The fare on the meter is what you pay directly to the driver.
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) August 19, 2025
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
