Marathi Actor Kishor Kadam Raises Alarm Over Excessive Toll Charges on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Renowned Marathi actor and accomplished poet, Kishor Kadam, known by his stage name ‘Soumitra,’ has turned to social media to draw attention to the pressing issue of exorbitant and duplicated toll fees experienced by travelers on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
According to a recent post on Kishor Kadam’s Facebook profile, he shed light on the peculiar scenario wherein commuters face a heavy financial burden while traversing the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. As per his account, a toll of Rs 240 is collected at the toll booth when heading from Mumbai to Pune. However, even a brief halt for snacks and refreshments in Lonavala results in another Rs 240 toll charge when reentering the expressway.
Kadam questioned the lack of discourse on this apparent financial encumbrance placed upon individuals under the guise of toll collection. Additionally, he highlighted the persistent receipt of notifications from FastTag, indicating further deductions long after the journey concludes. The utilization and destination of these funds remain undisclosed, prompting Kadam’s query: how much longer will the common populace be subjected to this apparent financial exploitation?
Kishor Kadam’s stance resonated with numerous individuals who commented on his post, expressing shared concerns over escalating toll prices across various locations.
Kishor Kadam’s social media action follows a similar initiative by Marathi actress Rujuta Deshmukh, who in early August 2023 took to the online platform to spotlight the escalating toll charges on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The unified voice of these prominent figures serves as a testament to the mounting concern and need for addressing the pressing issue of toll fee transparency and fairness on the expressway route.
