Auto, call taxi & parcel booking in Salem
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Book an auto or a cab, send a parcel, or move goods across Salem district: the city, Omalur, Attur, Mettur, Edappadi and the villages around them.
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Last updated 11 November 2026
Book an auto in Salem and choose your driver
Autos start at ₹50 for the first 1.8 km, then about ₹25 a km. For example, Salem Junction to Hasthampatti (5.2 km) is about ₹135 in the day.
Set your pickup and drop
In the Rylod app, choose Auto.
Choose your driver
The app lists the auto drivers near you with their fare. You pick who comes.
Book the same driver again
Add a driver you trust to My Drivers by scanning the QR in their auto or typing their driver ID. After that they are two taps away.
Auto charges on common routes in Salem
- Salem Junction to New Bus Stand auto charges: about ₹95 (3.6 km, day rate)
- Salem Junction to Hasthampatti auto charges: about ₹135 (5.2 km, day rate)
- Salem Junction to Omalur auto charges: about ₹325 (12.8 km, day rate)
Example fares are estimates at Rylod's suggested rate. The app shows your exact fare, and which drivers are free near your pickup, before you book.
Book a call taxi in Salem
Book a cab now, or choose Schedule for later to book a pickup for later today or another day. Salem Junction to Yercaud (30 km) is about ₹548 in a Cab Economy in the day.
Cab Economy
4 passengers. ₹80 for the first 4 km, then about ₹18 a km.
Cab Plus
4 passengers. ₹95 for the first 4 km, then about ₹21 a km.
Cab Premium
Up to 6 passengers. ₹110 for the first 4 km, then about ₹24 a km.
Estimates at the suggested rate, before waiting time and night charges. Outstation and round trips are in the app too, with toll and parking at actuals. The app shows the exact fare before you book.
Looking for a call taxi number? Rylod has no phone booking: you book in the app in about a minute, and our support line is only for help with a trip.
Across Salem district
Rylod covers Salem city and the district. From Salem Junction the new bus stand is under 4 km and Hasthampatti about 5 km, everyday auto trips. Omalur, on the Bengaluru highway, is 13 km. Yercaud is 30 km up the ghat road and Mettur dam about 35 km, so both go by cab, as does Attur, 58 km east. Salem is a steel, textile and sago town, and goods autos and tempos carry a lot of its daily trade.
Towns and the villages around them. Wherever Rylod drivers are near you, you can book. If your local auto or call-taxi driver isn't on Rylod yet, ask them to join. Then you can book them in two taps from My Drivers.
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Guide fares in Salem
Tamil Nadu rates as configured in Rylod. Drivers set their own per-km rate within the band; you always see the fare before you book. Tamil Nadu autos follow the government tariff (G.O. Ms. No. 366, 27 October 2026).
Parcels go by e-bike, cycle, bike or scooter with OTP hand-off (parcel fares). Goods move by goods auto, tempo, pickup or truck (goods fares).
What a trip costs in Salem
Examples at Rylod's suggested rate, on real road distances. Drivers set their own rate within the band, so the fares you see in the app may be a little lower or higher.
| Route | Distance | Auto | Cab Economy | Cab Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Junction → New Bus Stand | 3.6 km | ₹95 | ₹80 | ₹95 |
| Salem Junction → Hasthampatti | 5.2 km | ₹135 | ₹102 | ₹120 |
| Salem Junction → Omalur | 12.8 km | ₹325 | ₹238 | ₹280 |
| Salem Junction → Yercaud | 30 km | - | ₹548 | ₹641 |
| Salem Junction → Mettur | 34.5 km | - | ₹629 | ₹736 |
| Salem Junction → Attur | 58.3 km | - | ₹1,057 | ₹1,235 |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap; day fares, excluding waiting time. Night trips add the percentage shown above. Autos take trips up to about 25 km; longer trips go by cab. Long trips are quoted by the driver in the app.
Perfect for everyday trips
Drive in Salem? Set your own fare.
Auto, cab, bike for parcels, goods auto or truck: get trip requests on your phone instead of waiting at the stand, keep your regular customers in My Customers, and get paid directly. Rylod takes no percentage commission, only a small flat fee per completed trip based on vehicle type, and the Ranger app shows the exact amount.
Print your booking QR and payment QR free. Not driving with Rylod? Make a free UPI QR for your shop or vehicle.
Common questions
How do I book a call taxi or auto in Salem?
Download the free Rylod app from Google Play, set your pickup and drop, and choose a driver from the ones near you. You see each driver's fare before you book, and you pay them in cash. Rylod does not take bookings by phone.
Is Rylod available in Salem?
Yes. Rylod is live across Salem district, including Salem City, Omalur, Attur, Mettur and the villages around them. You can book wherever Rylod drivers are near you, and the app shows who is available before you confirm.
How much is an auto in Salem on Rylod?
Autos start at ₹50 for the first 1.8 km and ₹25 per km after that, at the Tamil Nadu notified auto rate. Drivers set their own per-km rate within Rylod's band (₹12–₹30) and you see the fare before you book. Night rides (10 PM–5 AM) add 50%.
Which vehicles can I book in Salem?
Autos and Cab Economy, Cab Plus and Cab Premium cars for rides; e-bike, cycle, bike or scooter for parcels; goods autos, tempos, pickups and trucks for goods.
Is there a 24-hour call taxi and auto service in Salem?
Yes. Rylod works round the clock: book in the app any time, day or night. Rylod does not take bookings by phone. Night fares apply between 10 PM–5 AM, and the app shows them before you confirm.
Can I book an outstation cab from Salem?
Yes. In the Rylod app choose Outstation, one-way or round trip, for a trip out of Salem within the state. One-way trips have no charge for the Ranger's drive back, and toll, parking and permit are charged at actuals. Only Rangers who take outstation trips are shown, with their fare before you book. Rides to another state are not available in public booking.
Can I book a round trip or schedule a ride for later in Salem?
Yes. Choose Round trip and the Ranger waits at your stop and brings you back; the first part of the waiting is free. Or choose Schedule for later to book a pickup for later today or another day, at a fare fixed when a Ranger accepts.
Can I take an auto from Salem Junction to Attur?
That trip is about 58.3 km, which is past the roughly 25 km an auto will run, so it goes by cab, for about ₹1,057 at the Cab Economy rate. Shorter hops around Salem are what autos are for.
How do I pay?
In cash, directly to the driver at the end of the trip. For parcels you choose whether the sender or the receiver pays. No card is needed.
How do I become a Rylod driver in Salem?
Download the free Rylod Ranger app from Google Play, register with your mobile number and complete KYC in the app. Set your own fare, get paid in cash, and keep your regular customers in My Customers.
24/7 support, not for booking (book in the app): +91-7090499111