Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway toll hiked by 22%; Check new rates - Report

The hike will be enforced starting today and the revision is an annual exercise based on the Wholesale Price Index, according to an NHAI official.

Published on: Apr 1, 2023, 16:24:20 IST

By Yamini C S

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Commuters using the recently-inaugurated Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway are in for bad news as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to hike the toll fees on the completed stretch from Bengaluru to Nidaghatta by 22 to 23 per cent, The Times of India reported.

The Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway is a 10-lane project, divided into two carriages. (Twitter/ @nitin_gadkari)

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The toll fees will be increased for all types of vehicles. This comes in the midst of several controversies after toll collection began on March 14, with protests from political parties such as the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular), among other groups against the allegedly high toll fees charged for motorists.

The toll fee for the Bengaluru to Nidaghatta stretch had been set at ₹135 for cars - ₹205 for a round trip - whereas the toll from Maddur to Mysuru was ₹120, taking the total toll fees on the expressway to ₹255. Now, cars, vans and jeeps, would have to pay ₹165 for Bengaluru to Nidaghatta and ₹250 for a round trip.

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"The hike will come into force on Saturday (April 1) and the revision is an annual exercise based on the Wholesale Price Index," an official from the NHAI told the publication.

The NHAI had set a toll of ₹220 for mini-buses and ₹460 for buses for a one-way journey on the expressway. That means trucks and buses with two axles will have to pay ₹690 for a round trip within 24 hours.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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