Taxis and auto rickshaws will face a daily fine and their permits may even be suspended if they fail to recalibrate their meters as per the new fare structure by November 30, the transport department reportedly announced recently. So far, only 4 per cent of taxis and 11 per cent of autos in the city haveupdated their meters.

As per the announcement, autos and taxi drivers will face a one-day permit suspension for each day’s delay till December 7. Thereafter, if anybody fails to get the meter recalibrated by February-end, a fine ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 5,000 will be levied when the vehicle is brought to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) for recalibration.