No Toll for Bikes and Scooters: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has denied media reports claiming that toll tax would be applicable on two-wheelers from July 15. In a post on social media platform X, Gadkari clarified that there is no such proposal and two-wheelers will continue to remain exempt from toll charges.
🛵 Why No Toll for Two-Wheelers?Gadkari explained that when individuals purchase bikes or scooters, a one-time toll component is already included in the vehicle cost. Hence, they are not charged again when crossing toll plazas. Toll is collected only from four-wheelers and larger vehicles.
🚫 Misleading ReportsThe minister termed the recent reports as misleading and reaffirmed that no new toll collection policy is being introduced for two-wheelers. This clarification has come as a relief for millions of daily commuters using motorcycles and scooters.
🆕 Annual Toll Pass Launching August 15While denying toll on two-wheelers, Gadkari also announced the launch of a new Annual Toll Pass Scheme starting August 15:
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Price: ₹3000
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Trips Allowed: 200 per year
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Applicable on: NHAI and North-Eastern state toll plazas
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Not valid on: State highways
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Reduces congestion at toll booths
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Saves time for regular commuters
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Avoids frequent toll payments
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Ideal for daily travelers and frequent users of highways
Gadkari emphasized that the central government is committed to providing fast, affordable, and seamless travel across the country. The new toll pass aims to reduce disputes and delays at toll plazas and ensure greater transparency in toll operations.
Bottom Line:
There is no toll tax being implemented on two-wheelers. The new ₹3000 annual toll pass is aimed at enhancing convenience for frequent highway travelers—not bikers or scooter riders.
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