Highways & expressway tolls may be hiked from April 1st

Planning a roadtrip in April? You might have to pay higher tolls on national highways and expressways.
As per reports, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to increase the toll tax from April 1.

According to a report by ABP, the toll tax will increase by 5-10%. Cars and light vehicles will be charged an additional 5% per trip and the toll tax for heavy vehicles may increase by 10%.

The proposal for revised toll rates will be sent from NHAI’s all Project Implementation Unit (PIU) by March 25.

Currently, the toll tax is being collected on the expressway at Rs 2.19 per kilometre.

The 135 km long, six-lane ‘Eastern Peripheral Expressway’ and Delhi-Meerut Expressway will also witness a hike in toll rates.

According to a report by the Mint, the monthly pass facility, a cheaper provision given to those residing in an area of 20 kilometers of the toll plaza, will also be increased by 10%.

Last hike was in 2022, the toll tax range was hiked between 10 and 15%, increasing the tariff prices of all types of vehicles plying on national highways by Rs 10 to Rs 60.