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Ahmedabad Airport Cab Fares Rise: New Drop-Off and Increased Pick-Up Charges
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News18•02-10-2026, 09:59
Ahmedabad Airport Cab Fares Rise: New Drop-Off and Increased Pick-Up Charges
- •Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad introduced a new Rs 50 drop-off charge for commercial taxis starting October 1.
- •The pick-up charge for commercial taxis has increased from Rs 150 to Rs 200 at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- •These revised charges apply to all commercial yellow-plate vehicles, including app-based services like Ola, Uber, Rapido, and Bharat Taxi.
- •Passengers may be asked to pay the new Rs 50 drop-off fee separately as it might not be integrated into aggregator fares.
- •The designated parking area for commercial taxis has been shifted to a new location near Airport Circle, next to Hotel Ummed.
Key Questions Answered
Starting October 1, 2026, commercial taxis visiting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport face a new Rs 50 drop-off fee, while the pick-up charge has been increased from Rs 150 to Rs 200 at both terminals.
No, passengers arriving or being dropped off in private vehicles are not subject to the new Rs 50 commercial-vehicle access fee. However, private cars remain bound by standard parking and kerbside rules if they exceed the permitted free duration.
The designated parking area for commercial taxis has been moved away from Terminal 2 to a new location near Airport Circle, right next to Hotel Ummed.
