Toll tax on highways and motorways have been increased.
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced a substantial increase in toll taxes, effective July 1, 2024.
The new rates, which represent a 35 to 40 percent hike, will apply to various national highways and motorways across the country.
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This decision has sparked significant backlash from the transport sector.
The increased toll taxes will impact key routes including the M-1 (Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway), M-3 (Lahore-Abdul Hakeem Motorway), M-4 (Faisalabad-Multan Motorway), M-5 (Sukkur-Multan Motorway), M-15 (Hazara Motorway), and the Havelian-Mansehra Expressway.
Toll tax on highways, motorways increased; here’s the new rates
The revised rates for different vehicle categories are as follows:
National Highways:
- Cars: Rs30 to Rs40
- Wagons: Rs50 to Rs70
- Buses: Rs100 to Rs130
- 2 to 3 axle trucks: Rs120 to Rs150
- Large trucks: Rs250 to Rs350
M-1 Motorway:
- Cars: Rs240 to Rs360
- Wagons: Rs400 to Rs550
- 13 to 14 seat coasters: Rs550 to Rs700
- Buses: Rs700 to Rs1,000
- 2 to 3 axle trucks: Rs1,040 to Rs1,300
- Large trucks: Rs1,270 to Rs1,500
M-3 Motorway:
- Cars: Rs350 to Rs500
- Wagons: Rs570 to Rs750
- 13 to 24 seat buses: Rs850 to Rs1,150
- Buses: Rs1,200 to Rs1,500
- 2 to 3 axle trucks: Rs1,500 to Rs2,100
- Large trucks: Rs1,910 to Rs2,500
M-5 Motorway:
- Cars: Rs680 to Rs900
- Wagons: Rs980 to Rs1,300
- 13 to 24 seat coaches: Rs1,450 to Rs1,900
- Buses: Rs2,060 to Rs2,600
- 2 to 3 axle trucks: Rs2,670 to Rs3,500
- Large trucks: Rs3,290 to Rs4,500
E-35 Hassanabdal-Havelian-Mansehra Expressway:
- Cars: Rs130 to Rs180
- Wagons: Rs210 to Rs280
- 13 to 24 seat coaches: Rs300 to Rs400
- Buses: Rs430 to Rs560
- 2 to 3 axle trucks: Rs560 to Rs750
- Large trailers: Rs680 to Rs900
The Supreme Council of All Pakistan Transporters has vehemently opposed the toll increase, deeming it “unacceptable” and “cruel.”
In a statement, the council criticized the move, highlighting the severe financial strain it places on an already burdened transport sector.
“We are already struggling with high costs of diesel, spare parts, and tires. This additional burden of increased toll tax will cause immense hardship,” the council stated.
They emphasized that the hike would not only affect goods transporters but also oil tankers, public transport, interstate buses, local vans, and wagon owners, all of whom are facing significant financial difficulties.
“This increase in toll tax is a cruel decision that will further burden the already struggling transport industry,” the council declared, urging the government to reconsider its decision and provide relief to transporters.
