Toll Tax Hike Across National Highways in India from April 1: Full Details
Toll Tax Hike Across National Highways in India from April 1: Full Details
Starting April 1, 2025, commuters across India will face higher toll charges on all National Highways (NHs) as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revises its toll rates. Major expressways and highways, including the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, NH-9, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, and the Delhi-Jaipur Highway, will implement new toll rates at midnight on March 31.
This marks the second toll tax increase within a year, leading to mixed reactions from daily commuters. The hike will vary based on vehicle type and route, with cars facing a ₹5–₹10 increase per trip, while heavy vehicles will see a steeper rise.
Key Toll Tax Increases on Major Highways
Delhi-Meerut Expressway & NH-9
- Cars/Jeeps: ₹165 → ₹170 (one-way from Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut)
- Light Commercial Vehicles & Buses: ₹270 → ₹275
- Trucks: ₹570 → ₹580
At Chhijarsi Toll Plaza (NH-9):
- Cars: ₹170 → ₹175
- Light Commercial Vehicles: ₹275 → ₹280
- Buses & Trucks: ₹580 → ₹590
Lucknow Region Highways (Lucknow-Kanpur, Ayodhya, Raebareli, Barabanki)
- Cars: ₹5 → ₹10 per trip
- Heavy Vehicles: ₹20 → ₹25 per trip
Delhi-Jaipur Highway (Kherki Daula Toll Plaza)
- Cars & Jeeps:Â No change
- Larger Vehicles: ₹5 increase per trip
- Monthly Pass: ₹930 → ₹950
- Commercial Cars/Jeeps:
- ₹85 per trip (unchanged)
- Monthly Pass: ₹1,225 → ₹1,255
- LMVs & Mini Buses: ₹120 → ₹125 per trip
Ghaziabad-Meerut Route
- Cars: ₹70 → ₹75
Goods vehicles with more than seven axles will experience the highest increase, with tolls rising by ₹590.
Why the Toll Hike?
The NHAI states that the increased revenue will fund road maintenance and infrastructure improvements across India. However, the frequent hikes have led to frustration among daily commuters and transporters.
While many acknowledge the importance of better highway facilities, others believe frequent toll increases burden common citizens and transport businesses.
The new toll rates remain in effect until March 31, 2026, after which another revision may be considered.
Stay tuned for further updates on highway tolls and transport regulations.
