Faridabad is one of the largest industrial cities in Haryana and part of Delhi NCR. With industrial sectors, YMCA University, Surajkund tourism zone, and strong commuter flows to Delhi, the taxi market in Faridabad is active and growing.
Taxi Demand in Faridabad – Key Zones
- Old Faridabad Station area: High demand for Delhi commuter taxis (Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi station routes)
- NIT (New Industrial Township): Corporate employee transport for Faridabad's 35,000+ industrial units
- Surajkund: Weekend and seasonal tourism demand — tempo travellers and MUVs
- Sector 21 to Badarpur border: Heavily used route for Delhi-Faridabad cross-border commuters
- Ballabhgarh: Growing residential area with strong Ola/Uber demand
Best Vehicles for Taxi Operations in Faridabad
- Maruti Dzire CNG (2016–2020): Best for Ola/Uber and Delhi-commuter routes
- Maruti Eeco CNG (2015–2019): School runs, shared cabs in NIT and Old Faridabad
- Toyota Innova (2016–2020): Corporate transfers, Surajkund tourism, airport runs
- Tempo Traveller (2016–2020): Industrial employee transport and school contracts
Haryana Permit Requirements for Faridabad Taxis
Faridabad is in Haryana (HR-29 number plates). For operations within Faridabad only, a Haryana contract carriage permit suffices. For Delhi operations (very common for Faridabad-based taxis), an All India Tourist Permit (AITP) is required. Apply at Faridabad RTO, Sector 12 — processing typically takes 15–20 days.
Used Taxi Prices in Faridabad (2026)
- CNG hatchback (2015–2018): ₹1.8–3.2 lakh
- CNG sedan (2016–2019): ₹3.5–5.5 lakh
- MUV/SUV diesel (2016–2020): ₹6–12 lakh
- Tempo Traveller (2015–2019): ₹8–15 lakh