Tambaram is part of Zride's Chennai pilot. Short hops to and from the station, the bus stand and nearby suburbs such as Chromepet are typical auto trips here.
Auto fares in Tambaram: examples
On Zride a 3 km auto ride in Tambaram costs ₹72 at the daytime tariff plus a ₹5 platform fee — ₹77. A 3 km ride after 11 PM costs ₹108 instead of ₹72, 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 |
| 3 km | ₹72 | ₹5 | ₹77 | ₹113 |
| 5 km | ₹108 | ₹5 | ₹113 | ₹167 |
| 8 km | ₹162 | ₹5 | ₹167 | ₹248 |
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: 5 minutes of waiting adds ₹7.5 at ₹1.50 a minute.
Riding with Zride in Tambaram
- Early-morning and late-night trips between 11 PM and 5 AM carry the tariff's 50% night charge — the app shows it before you confirm, and it goes to the driver.
- Chromepet, which the pilot also covers, is next door, so Tambaram–Chromepet trips stay within the pilot area.
- You pay the driver directly by UPI or cash at the end of the trip.
Questions
What does a 3 km auto ride cost in Tambaram on Zride?
₹72 at the Tamil Nadu daytime tariff, plus the ₹5 platform fee — ₹77 in total, paid to the driver. The app shows the exact fare before you book.
Is Zride available in Tambaram?
Yes — Tambaram 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 Tambaram 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 Chennai · auto rides in Chengalpattu · all auto fares · bike taxi
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