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) ₹ 2,500
SUV (6+1) ₹ 2,500
Innova Crysta ₹ 2,500
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 850
MUV (7+1) ₹ 3,250
SUV (6+1) ₹ 3,250
Innova Crysta ₹ 3,250
From: Tamil Nadu
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 450
MUV (7+1) ₹ 2,500
SUV (6+1) ₹ 2,500
Innova Crysta ₹ 2,500
🗺️ Cuddalore Permit Required
From: Chennai
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 400
MUV (7+1) ₹ 750
SUV (6+1) ₹ 750
🗺️ Karnataka Permit Required
From: Andhra Pradesh
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 300
MUV (7+1) ₹ 1,000
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,000
From: Kerala
Vehicle Type Charge
Innova Crysta ₹ 3,150
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 700
MUV (7+1) ₹ 1,750
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,750
Innova Crysta ₹ 1,750
From: Tamil Nadu
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 300
MUV (7+1) ₹ 1,000
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,000
Innova Crysta ₹ 1,000
🗺️ Kerala Permit Required
From: Andhra Pradesh
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 1,050
MUV (7+1) ₹ 4,650
SUV (6+1) ₹ 4,650
Innova Crysta ₹ 4,650
From: Karnataka
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 900
MUV (7+1) ₹ 3,150
SUV (6+1) ₹ 3,150
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 1,000
MUV (7+1) ₹ 2,900
Innova Crysta ₹ 2,900
SUV (6+1) ₹ 2,900
From: Tamil Nadu
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 600
MUV (7+1) ₹ 2,150
SUV (6+1) ₹ 2,150
Innova Crysta ₹ 2,150
🗺️ Pondicherry / Puducherry Permit Required
From: Karnataka
Vehicle Type Charge
SUV (6+1) ₹ 1,750
Sedan ₹ 700
MUV (7+1) ₹ 1,750
From: Tamil Nadu
Vehicle Type Charge
SUV (6+1) ₹ 750
Innova Crysta ₹ 750
From: Andhra Pradesh
Vehicle Type Charge
SUV (6+1) ₹ 3,250
From: Chennai
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 400
MUV (7+1) ₹ 750
SUV (6+1) ₹ 750
Innova Crysta ₹ 750
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
Sedan ₹ 400
MUV (7+1) ₹ 750
SUV (6+1) ₹ 750
🗺️ Tamil Nadu Permit Required
From: Pondicherry / Puducherry
Vehicle Type Charge
Innova Crysta ₹ 750
⚠️ 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.