For a metered auto or black-and-yellow taxi in Navi Mumbai, start with the applicable official tariff card. For an app booking, check the selected vehicle category, fare breakdown and booking conditions before confirming.
The Maharashtra Transport Department lists revised auto and metered taxi cards dated 1 September 2026. This guide explains the published fares, how to read the normal and midnight columns, and what to check when a meter has not yet been recalibrated. Source check date: 27 September 2026.
Official Fare Summary
| Component | Metered auto | Ordinary black-and-yellow metered taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum fare covering the first 1.5 km | ₹27 | ₹33 |
| Published subsequent kilometre rate | ₹18.22 | ₹21.90 |
| Night period | Midnight to 5 am | Midnight to 5 am |
| Published night addition | 25% | 25% |
Figures above are transcribed from the Transport Department’s revised auto rickshaw tariff card and metered taxi tariff card, both dated 1 September 2026. Use the official card’s rounded entries when checking a journey. A handwritten calculation may not reproduce the published table exactly.
Selected Distance Entries from the Official Tariff Cards
| Distance | Auto normal fare | Auto midnight fare | Taxi normal fare | Taxi midnight fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 km | ₹27 | ₹34 | ₹33 | ₹41 |
| 3 km | ₹55 | ₹68 | ₹66 | ₹82 |
| 5 km | ₹91 | ₹114 | ₹110 | ₹137 |
| 8 km | ₹146 | ₹182 | ₹175 | ₹219 |
These values are transcribed from the revised columns on the first page of each official PDF. This is not a guaranteed total journey quote. It is not a locality-to-locality fare table and does not calculate waiting time or other applicable charges.
Night Charges and Meter Conversion
The tariff cards include separate midnight-fare columns. Check whether the displayed or quoted amount already includes the night rate before accepting an additional surcharge. Use the appropriate published column rather than adding another 25% automatically.
The metered taxi card also states that AC black-and-yellow taxi fare is 10% higher than the basic black-and-yellow taxi fare. This does not extend to every air-conditioned app cab, airport vehicle or Cool Cab category. The Transport Department lists a separate Cool Cab card, and those categories should not be merged with the ordinary black-and-yellow taxi figures above.
If a Meter Still Shows an Older Tariff
Multiple news reports describe a reported transition window from 1 September to 30 November 2026 for completing digital meter recalibration in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, during which RTO-approved tariff cards are meant to be used for vehicles not yet recalibrated. This deadline is reported by contemporaneous news coverage; this guide has not independently retrieved the underlying government order setting it. During this reported transition, a meter may still display an older tariff. Ask to see the approved conversion card and check the corresponding revised entry for that vehicle category and time period. An unexplained verbal increase is not a substitute for showing the applicable calculation.
This recalibration note is dated 27 September 2026. Before relying on it after 30 November 2026, check for an extension or replacement notice, confirm whether conversion-card use remains relevant, and remove this note if it is no longer supported.
App Bookings and Vehicle Categories
An app booking can have a different pricing structure from a street-hailed metered trip. Maharashtra’s aggregator rules nevertheless regulate fare models: the state’s Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026, tie standard aggregator fares to the base fare set by the Regional Transport Authority for motor cabs and auto rickshaws, and require aggregators to itemise trip particulars, base fare and the final payable amount on the fare receipt for the convenience fee model. Check the selected service, quoted amount, applicable fees and final receipt rather than assuming app fares are outside regulation.
| Journey type | What to check |
|---|---|
| Street-hailed metered auto | Applicable auto tariff and meter or conversion-card reading |
| Ordinary metered black-and-yellow taxi | Taxi tariff, night column and any applicable category distinction |
| App-booked car or auto | Selected product, pricing basis, final breakdown and support route |
| Prepaid service | Authorised counter, destination, receipt and included charges |
| Shared auto | Whether the quoted price is per passenger and what route it covers |
Do not apply the full-vehicle meter table automatically to a shared-seat quote. An app name does not identify the vehicle category or establish the applicable fare model.
Maharashtra also maintains separate Bike-Taxi Rules (notified 4 July 2025) that set up a distinct permit regime for motorcycle-taxi aggregation, apart from the car, auto and taxi rules above. Enter your actual pickup point, destination and travel time in the relevant app to check the services currently offered at your location. Do not assume that a platform’s car, auto and motorcycle products all have the same availability, since operator coverage was not independently verified for this guide.
Prepaid Counters, Extras and What to Check Before Paying
This guide has not verified a currently operating, authorised prepaid auto or taxi counter at any specific Navi Mumbai station. If an authorised prepaid counter is operating at your departure point, confirm the destination, vehicle category, amount payable and included charges before paying, and keep the receipt. A prepaid arrangement can still involve disagreements over destination or extras, so it does not remove fare disputes entirely.
| Possible component | Check before paying |
|---|---|
| Waiting time | Whether it applies and how it appears in the fare |
| Toll | Whether already included in the quoted or billed amount |
| Parking or airport access | Applicable charge and supporting breakdown |
| Night rate | Whether already included |
| Booking or platform fee | Whether disclosed for the selected service |
| Route or destination change | Effect on the revised fare |
| Cancellation | Applicable booking terms and reason |
Some ride-hailing providers state that a significant change to the journey, such as a different destination or route, can alter an already-quoted upfront fare. Treat that as an example of one provider’s own terms, not a universal rule that applies to every platform or every trip.
Comparing a Metered Ride with an App Booking
Rather than assuming one option is generally cheaper, compare like for like: same pickup and destination, same departure time, vehicle and passenger capacity, expected waiting, included tolls and fees, accessibility and luggage needs, and the final payable amount.
If You Need to Raise a Fare Complaint
Keep this evidence: the vehicle registration number, the date and approximate time, pickup and destination, the meter reading and amount requested, the tariff card or receipt where available, and, for an app journey, the booking ID and fare screenshot. For an app booking, use the provider’s trip-specific support and published grievance contact; Maharashtra’s aggregator rules require aggregators to publish their Grievance Officer’s details on their app and website. For a meter or permit-related complaint, contact the relevant transport authority using its current official contact details. This guide does not promise a refund, a penalty or a fixed outcome, and it has not independently verified a dedicated Navi Mumbai fare-complaint telephone number.
Getting Around Navi Mumbai: Related Guides
If you are comparing a metered ride against public transport for the same journey, see our guide to checking NMMT routes. If your trip combines rail or Metro with a short last-mile auto or taxi ride, see Navi Mumbai Metro fares and stations. If you are heading to or from the airport, see our guide on reaching Navi Mumbai Airport for pickup considerations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum auto fare in Navi Mumbai?
The revised official auto tariff card lists ₹27 for the first 1.5 km. Use the applicable normal or midnight column when checking the fare.
What is the minimum black-and-yellow taxi fare?
The revised official card lists ₹33 for the first 1.5 km for an ordinary black-and-yellow metered taxi. Other taxi categories and app products should be checked separately.
Is there an extra charge after midnight?
The cards provide a 25% addition for journeys from midnight to 5 am and publish separate midnight fares. Check whether the amount displayed or quoted already includes that rate.
Why can a simple fare calculation differ from the official table?
The published card contains rounded distance and time-period entries. Use those entries rather than assuming a calculation from the minimum fare or an already-rounded daytime amount will reproduce them exactly.
What should I check if the meter still shows an older tariff?
Ask for the approved conversion card and check the corresponding revised entry. Confirm the vehicle category and normal or midnight column rather than accepting an unexplained verbal addition.
Are app-booked fares always the same as street-meter fares?
No. The selected service and pricing model can differ. Review the booking breakdown and final receipt, and do not assume that app pricing is outside applicable fare regulation.
Are prepaid counters available at every Navi Mumbai station?
This guide has not verified a currently operating prepaid counter at every station. Check the departure point directly and obtain a receipt if using an authorised prepaid service.
What information should I keep for a fare complaint?
Keep the vehicle registration, date, time, pickup, destination, amount requested and any meter or receipt evidence. For an app trip, also retain the booking ID and fare breakdown.
Sources & Verification Date
Primary sources checked on 27 September 2026: the Transport Department’s tariff-card listing, the revised auto tariff card and metered taxi tariff card (both dated 1 September 2026), and the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026 (notified 15 July 2026). The reported 1 September to 30 November 2026 meter recalibration transition window is sourced to contemporaneous news coverage, not to a government order retrieved directly for this guide.
