The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has hiked its toll fares across the country from March 31 midnight. It has increased the toll tax by 10 to 65 per cent as per the vehicle category. The new rates will also be applicable at the toll nakas in the district — Pune-Satara, Pune-Solapur and Pune-Nashik highways.
“While passing through Khed-Shivapur toll naka today, FASTag recorded ₹110 instead of ₹100. I travel on this route regularly. The toll officials told us about the new rates. With hike in fuel prices, this new rate will be an additional burden on the common people,” said Kishore Satane.
Transporters have said that the hike in toll tax will impact bus fare rates. Mahesh Salunkhe, owner of Sai Transport, said, “We have private tourist cabs and 17-seater minibuses which we give on rent. As toll charges have increased, we need to increase fares too.”