Highway tolls burning a hole in pocket? Govt has a plan

TOLL CHARGES ROSE BY OVER 3% IN FY25 AND ARE EXPECTED TO GO UP BY 3.5-4.2% IN FY26

- Subhash Narayan

NEW DELHI: Highway tolls are eating into commuters' budgets, with costs rising year after year. Now, the government is weighing a plan to offer discounted toll passes that could bring relief to regular highway users, according to two people familiar with the matter. The proposed system would provide monthly, quarterly, or annual passes at discounted rates, reducing overall toll expenses for frequent travellers.