NDTV: Commuters in Mumbai will have to shell out more for travelling in taxi and autorickshaw after the government's decision to hike fares came into effect from today.

According to the new fare plan, the commuters will have to shell out a minimum fare of Rs.19 for the regular non-air-conditioned taxis and Rs. 23 for air-conditioned taxis, an increase of Rs.2 in both cases.

Auto fares have also gone up from Rs.12 to Rs.15 in Mumbai, and from Rs.15 to Rs.19 in Bhiwandi-Kalyan towns of Thane district where it plies on petrol.