India, Aug. 19 -- Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has praised a new ride-hailing initiative that promises to bring back the long-forgotten culture of metered auto rides in the city.

In a post on X, he wrote, "Remember the good old days when Bengaluru autos ran by the meter? @NagaraAuto is bringing that back. With their app, you can hail an auto that charges only the meter fare with no hidden costs & no commission. The fare on the meter is what you pay directly to the driver."

The app, named Nagara Auto, has been created jointly by Agnibu Technologies and Brand Pride Mobility. It allows commuters to book autos that operate strictly on government-approved meter fares, a practice that has become rare in Bengaluru where negotiations or app...