How much is an auto on Zride?
A Zride auto costs the Tamil Nadu tariff — ₹50 for the first 1.8 km and ₹18 for each km after — plus a ₹5 platform fee. A 5 km daytime ride is ₹108 + ₹5 = ₹113.
| Trip distance | Tariff fare (day) | + platform fee | You pay (day) | You pay (11 PM–5 AM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 km | ₹54 | ₹5 | ₹59 | ₹86 |
| 3 km | ₹72 | ₹5 | ₹77 | ₹113 |
| 5 km | ₹108 | ₹5 | ₹113 | ₹167 |
| 8 km | ₹162 | ₹5 | ₹167 | ₹248 |
| 10 km | ₹198 | ₹5 | ₹203 | ₹302 |
| 15 km | ₹288 | ₹5 | ₹293 | ₹437 |
Worked out from the Tamil Nadu government auto tariff (₹50 for the first 1.8 km, ₹18/km after, +50% from 11 PM to 5 AM), rounded to the rupee. Waiting time (₹1.50/min) and any peak-hour surcharge are extra and shown before you confirm. The Zride app always shows the exact fare before you book.
How to book
- Open the Zride app and enter your pickup and drop.
- Check the fare and the ₹5 platform fee, then confirm.
- Track your driver live; share the trip with family if you like.
- Pay the driver directly by UPI or cash at the end of the trip.
Where your money goes
- Fare, night charge, waiting charge, peak surcharge and tip: 100% to the driver.
- ₹5 platform fee (GST-inclusive): Zride's only charge on the ride.
Auto rides by area
Zride's pilot covers Chennai, Tambaram, T. Nagar, Velachery, Adyar, Chromepet, Chengalpattu. Local fare examples:
Prefer two wheels? Bike taxi in Tamil Nadu.
Auto fare questions
What is the minimum auto fare on Zride in Tamil Nadu?
₹50, which covers the first 1.8 km under the Tamil Nadu government tariff. The ₹5 platform fee is added on top, so the smallest auto ride costs ₹55.
Is there a night charge?
Yes. Between 11 PM and 5 AM the tariff adds 50% to the fare. It is shown before you confirm and goes entirely to the driver.
Does Zride add surge pricing?
A peak-hour surcharge of up to 2× the base fare can apply in high-demand windows. It is always shown on the booking screen before you confirm — never added afterwards — and the whole surcharge goes to the driver.
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