Pune: Traveling by Cab or Auto? You Are Going to Need This Website to Calculate Fare
Traveling by cab or auto in Pune? The newly launched OnlyMeter website (www.onlymeter.in) claims to ensure fair pricing by calculating fares based on government-approved meter rates. Developed by Baghtoy Rickshawala and IGF CABS under Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha, this initiative aims to curb overcharging and bring transparency for both drivers and passengers.
How It Works
- Select Cab Fare or Auto Fare on the website.
- Check AC, if applicable, while calculating cab fare.
- Enter your trip distance (in km).
- Enter waiting time, if any.
- Get an instant fare breakdown, including base fare, distance charges, and waiting time (if applicable).
Cab Fare Example
For a 25 km AC cab ride, the fare is ₹625.
- Base fare: ₹37 (for the first 1.5 km)
- Extra distance: 23.5 km charged at ₹25/km
Auto Fare Example
For a 12 km auto ride with 5 min waiting time, the fare ranges between ₹213–223.
- Base fare: ₹25 (for the first 1.5 km)
- Extra distance: 10.5 km charged at ₹17/km
- Waiting charge: ₹9
FAQs & Key Details
✔ Purpose: Standardize fares as per govt-approved rates.
✔ Developers: Labour union Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha, led by Dr. Keshav Kshirsagar.
✔ Disclaimer: OnlyMeter provides estimates, not legal/official advice.
✔ Contact: Email – [email protected]
Dr. Kshirsagar emphasizes that OnlyMeter helps prevent fare exploitation by unregistered aggregators, ensuring compliance with official meter rates.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Fares on OnlyMeter are estimates – passengers must confirm final charges with drivers before trips. We are not liable for fare disputes or service issues.
(For official fare disputes, contact Pune RTO or transport authorities.)
