THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The revised bus, auto and taxi fares in the state will come into effect from May 1. The minimum fare for autorickshaws will be increased from Rs 25 to Rs 30 per 1.5 km. The minimum fare for ordinary buses will be hiked from Rs 8 to Rs 10. Fares for fast and superfast services will also increase. The minimum distance that can be travelled on super fasts is five kilometres. There will be no increase in minimum rates for Express, Super Express, Super Air Express, Super Deluxe / Semi Sleeper, Luxury / Hi-Tech and AC, Single Axle, Multi-axle and Low Floor AC services. There will be no change in student fares.
Auto, Taxi hike