Toll tax becomes more expensive; hike in toll on highways connecting Delhi

Bid goodbye to roadtrips around the capital, in addition to rising fuel prices even the toll tax will take a toll on your pocket. The NHAI has raised toll tax by Rs 10 to Rs 65 depending on the vehicle on highways connecting Delhi.  

From April 1, light vehicles will have to pay Rs 10 more at the toll while commercial vehicles will have to shell out Rs 65 more for each trip. NN Giri, NHAI Project Director confirmed that a notification regarding a hike in toll tax has been issued for the FY 2022-23. “On highways connecting Delhi, toll price has been increased 4 wheelers— cars and jeeps. Oversize vehicles will have to pay Rs 65 for one-way from April 1”

These are the hikes in toll one needs to make note of:

• Delhi-Meerut Expressway, commuters will have to pay 10% more toll tax.
• Expressway from Sarai Kale Khan to the end of Kashi toll plaza, people traveling in cars and jeeps will have to pay Rs 155 instead of Rs 140.
• According to the Kherki Daula toll plaza management, from April 1, large commercial vehicles (trucks, buses and similar vehicles) will be charged Rs 235 per trip instead of Rs 205 earlier while toll charges for cars and jeeps have been increased by Rs 10 from Rs 70 to Rs 80