Mumbai: Commuters to face toll increase at city entry points from Oct 1, impacting various vehicle categories. Extension in Vashi due to bridge work.
The toll rates at the five entry points to Mumbai are set to witness a surge starting October 1. Having said that, the increase ranges from 12.50 percent to a staggering 18.75 percent.
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These toll adjustments will majorly affect those who enter the city through Dahisar, LBS Road-Mulund, Eastern Express Highway-Mulund, Airoli Creek Bridge, and Vashi. It’s worth noting that these changes are happening three years after the last toll rate update in October 2020.
While toll rates are recalculated every year, they are actually implemented every three years, following government rules. So, for those driving light motor vehicles or passenger cars, will see a Rs 5 increase, bringing the toll from the current Rs 40 to Rs 45. For those who own a mini-bus, they will see a slightly steeper increase of Rs 10, taking the toll from Rs 65 to Rs 75.
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Now, for people behind the wheels of trucks and buses, this toll hike will hit the hardest, with a toll of Rs 150, and multi-axle vehicles won’t be spared either, with a hefty Rs 190 toll, all in line with a state government notification. These tolls have been around at these entry points since September 2002 and were extended in 2010. This new toll structure will stick around until October 2026, except for Vashi, where the toll recovery period is extended due to new bridge construction and widening projects.
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Looking back, in September 2002, tolls made their debut at Vashi, Mulund, LBS, Airoli, and Dahisar, and they hung around in 2010, with a focus on maintenance. This collection contract will now stay put until September 2027, except for Vashi, where the extension is meant to cover expenses for widening the creek bridge and expanding the toll booth to 12 lanes from the current six. It’s quite a financial projection too, with Mumbai Entry Point Toll Ltd (MEPL) aiming to generate an impressive cash flow of over Rs 11,500 crore by 2027.
