What is an Interstate Permit (ISP)?
When a taxi registered in Tamil Nadu travels into another state, it must pay a government-mandated Interstate Permit fee to the destination state's transport authority. This charge is not part of DropTaxi's base fare — it is collected and remitted directly to the respective state authority on your behalf.

Permit Charges by State

🗺️ Andhra Pradesh Permit Required
From: Karnataka
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 450
MUV (7+1) ₹ 2,150
SUV (6+1) ₹ 750
Innova Crysta ₹ 2,150
From: Kerala
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 1,050
MUV (7+1) ₹ 4,650
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,750
Innova Crysta ₹ 4,650
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
MUV (7+1) ₹ 3,000
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,600
Innova Crysta ₹ 3,000
Sedan ₹ 850
From: Tamil Nadu
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 450
MUV (7+1) ₹ 2,150
SUV (6+1) ₹ 750
Innova Crysta ₹ 2,150
🗺️ Cuddalore Permit Required
From: Chennai
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 400
MUV (7+1) ₹ 850
SUV (6+1) ₹ 850
🗺️ Karnataka Permit Required
From: Andhra Pradesh
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 300
MUV (7+1) ₹ 1,000
SUV (6+1) ₹ 700
Innova Crysta ₹ 1,000
From: Kerala
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 300
MUV (7+1) ₹ 1,000
SUV (6+1) ₹ 700
Innova Crysta ₹ 1,000
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
MUV (7+1) ₹ 1,850
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,550
Sedan ₹ 700
Innova Crysta ₹ 1,850
From: Tamil Nadu
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 300
MUV (7+1) ₹ 1,000
SUV (6+1) ₹ 700
Innova Crysta ₹ 1,000
🗺️ Kerala Permit Required
From: Andhra Pradesh
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 1,050
MUV (7+1) ₹ 4,650
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,750
Innova Crysta ₹ 4,650
From: Karnataka
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 900
MUV (7+1) ₹ 3,500
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,700
Innova Crysta ₹ 3,500
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
MUV (7+1) ₹ 3,350
Innova Crysta ₹ 3,350
Sedan ₹ 1,000
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,850
From: Tamil Nadu
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 600
MUV (7+1) ₹ 2,500
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,000
Innova Crysta ₹ 2,500
🗺️ Pondicherry / Puducherry Permit Required
From: Karnataka
Vehicle Type Charge
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,550
Sedan ₹ 700
Innova Crysta ₹ 1,850
From: Tamil Nadu
Vehicle Type Charge
SUV (6+1) ₹ 850
Innova Crysta ₹ 850
From: Andhra Pradesh
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 850
MUV (7+1) ₹ 3,000
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,600
Innova Crysta ₹ 3,000
From: Chennai
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 400
MUV (7+1) ₹ 850
SUV (6+1) ₹ 850
Innova Crysta ₹ 850
From: Kerala
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 1,000
Innova Crysta ₹ 3,350
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 400
MUV (7+1) ₹ 850
SUV (6+1) ₹ 850
🗺️ Tamil Nadu Permit Required
From: Andhra Pradesh
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 450
MUV (7+1) ₹ 2,150
SUV (6+1) ₹ 750
Innova Crysta ₹ 2,150
From: Karnataka
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 300
MUV (7+1) ₹ 1,000
SUV (6+1) ₹ 700
Innova Crysta ₹ 1,000
From: Kerala
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 600
MUV (7+1) ₹ 2,500
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,000
Innova Crysta ₹ 2,150
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 400
MUV (7+1) ₹ 850
SUV (6+1) ₹ 850
Innova Crysta ₹ 850
⚠️ Please Note:Permit charges are government-mandated and may vary based on vehicle registration, route, and prevailing state transport rules. DropTaxi does not add any margin on top of the permit fee. The exact amount will be confirmed at the time of booking for interstate trips.
The Telangana permit should be considered as actual, and vice versa, for all vehicle types.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. It is a statutory requirement under the Motor Vehicles Act. All taxis operating across state borders must carry a valid permit. The charge is levied by the respective state government, not by DropTaxi.

The permit fee is payable by the customer, as it is an additional charge over the trip fare. The driver will arrange the permit, and the amount will be reimbursed during the trip.

Yes, Puducherry is a Union Territory. Vehicles registered in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh,Telangana and Karnataka require an interstate permit to enter and operate there.

Yes, we will include the permit charges in our bill along with the total amount. These charges will be clearly mentioned and added to the final billing amount.