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This autorickshaw driver's daughter always travels with him; the reason has moved thousands
February 12, 2026 6:49 pm
Ayushi’s mother is no more, and since her passing, the driver has been raising his daughter on his own.
‘Autorickshaw permits only for unemployed’: Pune RTO’s warning puts part-time drivers in a bind
February 02, 2026 6:12 pm
As per the rules, autorickshaw permit holders who secure jobs are required to voluntarily surrender the permit at the Pune RTO. Many people, however, obtain an autorickshaw permit and then take up other jobs to earn additional income.
Ludhiana woman foils robbery by hanging out of moving auto; viral video shows dramatic escape
September 11, 2025 12:33 pm
On Tuesday, September 9, near the Jalandhar bypass, 32-year-old Meena Kumar was headed to a bus stop in Phillaur when she hailed an autorickshaw.
'Meter Haaki': Bengaluru techies launch a new tool to check on overpaid auto rides
August 08, 2025 1:44 pm
The Meter Haaki tool is in line with the new fares for auto-rickshaws that came into effect from August 1 in Bengaluru.
Autorickshaw fares hiked in Bengaluru after 4 years; new rates effective from August 1
July 15, 2025 11:38 am
In recent months, city bus fares were raised by 15% in Bengaluru, while Namma Metro ticket prices saw a steep hike of up to 71%, making daily travel more expensive for commuters.
Auto union protests govt’s e-bike taxi policy, claim major stakeholders ‘not consulted’
May 21, 2025 8:45 pm
'Most drivers had taken heavy loans and were not provided any financial support by the government. This policy is like a direct threat to our livelihoods,' an autorickshaw driver who participated in the protest said
Uber to charge zero commission from Indian auto-rickshaw drivers: What does it mean for users and fare prices?
February 20, 2025 5:23 pm
Uber New Pricing Policy: Though the commission rate was not fixed, Uber took a 10-15% cut from autorickshaw drivers until now.
Pune autorickshaw with aquarium and disco lights goes viral: ‘I’d give my everything to experience this’
February 04, 2025 6:34 pm
A video of the autorickshaw has got more than 2.3 million views on Instagram.
'Peak Bengaluru': Auto driver installs office chair in his vehicle for ‘extra comfort’, not everyone is amused
September 24, 2024 3:22 pm
Bengaluru's auto drivers continue to innovate. One driver's recent upgrade to an office chair seat has sparked online discussion and safety concerns.
This autorickshaw slogan captures ‘peak Bengaluru’ moment; see why
March 14, 2024 1:54 pm
User @akshattak shared the photo with the caption, “@peakbengaluru moment: Bangalore auto rickshaw slogans are the best in the world.”
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