For buses and trucks, the rate is Rs 565 (Rs 460 earlier) for a single journey, while it is Rs 850 (Rs 690 earlier) now for return trips on the same day. (Express file)
he National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has quietly hiked toll charges for a section of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway by 22 per cent. Implemented from June 1, FASTag users who travelled via the Sheshagirihalli toll plaza only began to notice the change after receiving messages which indicated they were being charged higher amounts than usual.
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As per the revised rates, cars will have to pay Rs 165 for a single journey and Rs 250 if they are returning the same day. Earlier the rates were Rs 135 for a single journey and Rs 205 for return trips. After the opening of the second stretch, the toll fee for cars, jeeps and vans may rise to Rs 300, officials said.
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The hike which was announced earlier and was to come into effect from April 1 – as part of an annual revision of toll prices across the country – was deferred by the NHAI following public outrage.
For buses and trucks, the rate is Rs 565 (Rs 460 earlier) for a single journey, while it is Rs 850 (Rs 690 earlier) now for return trips on the same day.
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The hike which was announced earlier and was to come into effect from April 1 – as part of an annual revision of toll prices across the country – was deferred by the NHAI following public outrage. It also did not help that the revision came just 19 days after the inauguration of the expressway. The Karnataka Assembly elections were also fast approaching. However, in a public notice issued on March 27 this year, it was announced that the revision would come into effect from June 1.
When indianexpress.com tried to contact NHAI officials, they were unavailable to comment on the latest hike in toll rates. A source said the toll charges for the Nidaghatta-Mysuru section is likely to be announced in the next few days and toll collection may start from July 1.
