India, March 12 -- Following recent fare hikes in Metro rail and BMTC bus services, Bengaluru's autorickshaw fares are also likely to rise.

According to news agency PTI, the Bengaluru City District Regional Transport Authority is set to hold a meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on the proposed revision, following demands from auto drivers' unions.

Currently, the minimum auto fare in the city is Rs.30, with an additional charge of Rs.15 per kilometre after the first two kilometres. However, autorickshaw drivers' associations have put forward a proposal to raise the base fare to Rs.50 and increase the per-kilometre charge to Rs.25, the report added.

The transport department, however, is considering a more moderate hike, suggesting a mini...