In Haryana, toll plazas reopen with increased charges

With farmers calling off their agitation, several toll plazas have become functional in Haryana but with increased charges. The officials of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) claim the hike is nominal and is linked with Wholesale Price Index (WPI).

The manager at Shambhu toll plaza on Haryana-Punjab border, Arvind Chauhan told The Indian Express that there was no increase in rates for car, jeep, van and LCV vehicles. “Increase in the charges for other vehicles such buses and trucks is as per the norms of NHAI. These charges were scheduled to be increased from September but the same could not be done because plaza was not functioning due to farmers’ agitation,” Chauhan said.