Kerala auto-taxi fares to rise from Jan 1; unions call off strike after minister talks

Kerala auto and taxi unions agreed to a fare revision effective January 1, 2026, after talks with Transport Minister C. P. John, ending a strike. The unions had demanded the minimum fare rise from ₹30 to ₹50; a panel will study the proposed revision. The outcome is a routine state-level transport policy adjustment with limited broader impact.

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