Auto, call taxi and parcel booking app in Tamil Nadu
Rylod is an app to book autos, call taxis, parcels and goods vehicles across Tamil Nadu, now in 13 cities: Chennai (Madras), Coimbatore (Kovai), Tirunelveli (Nellai), Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Hosur, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Salem, Tiruppur (Tirupur), Erode, Vellore, Kanniyakumari (Nagercoil) and Tenkasi. You choose your driver, see the fare before you book, and pay the driver in cash.
Scan to downloadthe free Rylod appon your phone
Booking is in the app only. Android now; the iPhone app is not available yet.
Cities in Tamil Nadu
Each city page has the towns covered, local fares and real trip examples.
Auto fares in Tamil Nadu
Auto fares on Rylod in Tamil Nadu are based on the Tamil Nadu government meter tariff (G.O. Ms. No. 366, 27 October 2026): ₹50 for the first 1.8 km, then ₹25 a km. Night trips, 10 PM to 5 AM, are charged at 1.5 times the day fare. You see the fare before you book.
Autos take trips up to about 25 km; longer trips go by cab.
Cabs: Cab Economy ₹80 for the first 4 km, then ₹18 a km; Cab Plus ₹95 for the first 4 km, then ₹21 a km; Cab Premium ₹110 for the first 4 km, then ₹24 a km. Those are the suggested per-km rates; drivers set their own rate within Rylod's band.
Ways to ride
Ride now
Book an auto or call taxi for right now. Choose from the drivers near you, see the fare, and pay cash.
Schedule for later
Book your pickup for later today or another day. The fare is fixed when a Ranger accepts. Toll, parking, extra waiting and any charge you approve are added on top.
Round trip
Going to the hospital, the bank or a temple and coming back? The Ranger waits and brings you back, with the first part of the waiting free. Parking and toll at actuals.
Outstation cab
Out of town by cab, one-way or round trip, same day or over several days. One-way has no charge for the Ranger's drive back. Toll, parking and permit at actuals. Trips stay within Tamil Nadu.
My Drivers
Add your regular driver once, by scanning the QR in their vehicle or typing their driver ID, then book them in two taps.
Common questions
Which auto booking app works across Tamil Nadu?
Rylod works across Tamil Nadu, now in 13 cities. Download the free Rylod app from Google Play to book autos, call taxis, parcels and goods vehicles; you choose your driver, see the fare before you book, and pay the driver in cash. The app is on Android; the iPhone app is not available yet.
Which cities in Tamil Nadu does Rylod cover?
Rylod is live in Chennai (Madras), Coimbatore (Kovai), Tirunelveli (Nellai), Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Hosur, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Salem, Tiruppur (Tirupur), Erode, Vellore, Kanniyakumari (Nagercoil) and Tenkasi, and the towns around them. Each city page on rylod.com lists the towns covered and the local fares.
What is the auto fare in Tamil Nadu?
Auto fares on Rylod in Tamil Nadu are based on the Tamil Nadu government meter tariff (G.O. Ms. No. 366, 27 October 2026): ₹50 for the first 1.8 km, then ₹25 a km. Night trips, 10 PM to 5 AM, are charged at 1.5 times the day fare. The app shows the fare before you book.
Can I book my regular auto driver in Tamil Nadu?
Yes, if they drive with Rylod. Add them to My Drivers once, by scanning the QR in their vehicle or typing their driver ID, and after that you can book them in two taps.
Can I book an outstation cab or a round trip in Tamil Nadu?
Yes. Choose Outstation for a cab out of town within Tamil Nadu, one-way or round trip; one-way has no charge for the Ranger's drive back, and toll, parking and permit are at actuals. Choose Round trip for a local trip and the Ranger waits and brings you back, with the first part of the waiting free.
How do I pay?
In cash, directly to the driver at the end of the trip. No card is needed.
How is Rylod different from other ride apps?
You choose your driver from the ones near you, and you see the fare before you book. You can book your own regular driver in two taps with My Drivers, and book autos, call taxis, parcels and goods vehicles in one app. Drivers pay a small flat fee per trip, not a cut of the fare.
Do you take auto or call taxi bookings by phone?
No. Rylod bookings are made in the app only. The phone line is for support with a trip you have booked.