As of 2026, Delhi and Mumbai are in a constant tug-of-war for the highest number of auto-rickshaws, but Delhi currently leads when including the massive "E-Rickshaw" boom. Delhi has over 200,000 registered electric rickshaws in addition to its approximately 95,000 traditional CNG auto-rickshaws. Mumbai remains the classic "Auto Capital" for traditional three-wheelers, with over 210,000 registered autos serving the suburbs (they are famously banned from the South Mumbai city center). Bangalore also ranks highly with a fleet of roughly 150,000 to 180,000. These vehicles are the lifeblood of last-mile connectivity in India's megacities. In 2026, the landscape has shifted toward "app-based" hailing, with platforms like Ola, Uber, and Namma Yatri managing a large portion of the daily rides. While Mumbai's autos are known for their strict adherence to the meter, Delhi's and Bangalore's are increasingly transitioning to fixed app-based pricing to reduce passenger-driver disputes.