Chennai is where Zride launched. The pilot covers neighbourhoods the site lists by name — T. Nagar, Velachery, Adyar, Chromepet and Tambaram — and the app accepts bookings anywhere in the city.
Auto fares in Chennai: examples
On Zride a 4 km auto ride in Chennai costs ₹90 at the daytime tariff plus a ₹5 platform fee — ₹95. A 6 km ride after 11 PM costs ₹189 instead of ₹126, plus the fee.
| Trip distance | Tariff fare (day) | + platform fee | You pay (day) | You pay (11 PM–5 AM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 km | ₹54 | ₹5 | ₹59 | ₹86 |
| 4 km | ₹90 | ₹5 | ₹95 | ₹140 |
| 6 km | ₹126 | ₹5 | ₹131 | ₹194 |
| 10 km | ₹198 | ₹5 | ₹203 | ₹302 |
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.
Waiting example: 10 minutes of waiting adds ₹15 at ₹1.50 a minute.
Riding with Zride in Chennai
- In heavy city traffic, waiting time is charged at the Tamil Nadu tariff rate of ₹1.50 a minute, and the whole waiting charge goes to the driver.
- Women passengers can switch on SheRide to be matched only with women auto drivers, at the same fare.
- For a trip out of the city by car or tempo, post an outstation trip and choose from driver bids.
Questions
What does a 4 km auto ride cost in Chennai on Zride?
₹90 at the Tamil Nadu daytime tariff, plus the ₹5 platform fee — ₹95 in total, paid to the driver. The app shows the exact fare before you book.
Is Zride available in Chennai?
Yes — Chennai is in Zride's pilot launch area. Whether a driver is free depends on Zride drivers near you at that moment; the app shows this before you confirm.
Can I pay my Chennai auto driver by UPI?
Yes. You pay the driver directly by any UPI app or cash. The driver keeps 100% of the fare.
Also in the pilot: auto rides in Tambaram · auto rides in Chengalpattu · all auto fares · bike taxi
Book an auto in Chennai — get the Zride app.
