Ride Kerala

Auto in Palakkad, in one tap

പാലക്കാട്ട് ഓട്ടോ — ഒറ്റ ടാപ്പിൽ

Call an auto near you, or book one in the Ride Kerala app. Union fares. Pay the driver by UPI or cash.

Get a quick auto nearby

Free for riders · No typing · Works on iPhone too

Get Ride Kerala on Google Play

On iPhone? No app needed — tap Get a quick auto nearby.

  • Union fares
  • Verified drivers
  • Pay by UPI or cash
  • SOS in the app
Ride Kerala app: Where do you want to go? or Call an auto nearby

Two ways to get an auto

Call an auto — no typing

See the autos near you, free ones first, and call a driver from your phone. Works in the app and on this website, on any phone.

Get a quick auto nearby →

Book in the app

Choose your driver with the fare shown first, track your auto live, start with an OTP and pay the driver directly.

Get Ride Kerala on Google Play →

How “Call an auto” works

  1. Tap Get a quick auto nearby and allow your location.
  2. See the autos near you — free drivers first, with their distance and auto number.
  3. Tap Call and talk to the driver. Check the auto number before you get in.

More about how it works →

Auto fares in Palakkad

Union fare card for autos (day): ₹30 for the first 2 km, then ₹15 per km. Waiting: ₹1.50 a minute after 3 minutes. The same rate applies at night. You pay the driver directly, by UPI or cash.

See fares and examples →

Safe rides, real help

Drivers' documents are checked by our team before they can go online. Trips booked in the app start with an OTP, and SOS alerts our support team in one tap.

Safety on Ride Kerala →

Auto drivers: join RK Captain

Get ride requests and phone calls from riders near you. Joining is free and riders pay you directly.

Drive with RK Captain →

Questions

What is “Call an auto”?

A simple way to get an auto without booking: see the autos near you, nearest and free ones first, and call a driver from your phone. Use it in the Ride Kerala app, or here on ridekerala.in on any phone — including iPhone.

Do I need to sign in?

Yes, with your Google account, once on each phone. It keeps drivers’ phone numbers safe from misuse.

What is Ride Kerala?

Ride Kerala is an app that connects riders with independent auto-rickshaw drivers nearby. Riders book with the Ride Kerala app, and drivers take rides with the RK Captain app. It is run by XQ Tech Solutions, Palakkad.

Where does Ride Kerala work?

In Palakkad, Kerala, in the areas shown in the app. The areas we serve may change over time.

Is Ride Kerala a taxi or transport company?

No. Ride Kerala is software for drivers. Drivers are independent: they own or run their autos, hold their own licences and permits, and provide the ride themselves. The ride is an arrangement between the rider and the driver. Our Terms of Use explain this in full. Read the Terms of Use.

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