Toll tax on Motorways and National Highways increased: NHA
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ISLAMABAD– The National Highway Authority (NHA) has increased toll rates by up to 10 percent.
From Lahore to Islamabad, the toll tax for vehicles has been increased by Rs620-Rs680 while for passenger buses the toll tax reached Rs1980-Rs2290.
On the other hand, toll tax for wagons is Rs1140 and for coaster buses it is Rs1600, after an increase of 10 percent.
For trucks the toll tax from Lahore to Islamabad is Rs2680 and for large trailer it is Rs3830.
According to NHA, currently the vehicles passes through the motorways are being charged according to the ratio of Rs1.90 in the name of toll tax.
The increased has been made for commuters using national highways and motorways, pleading that inflation rate has been increased and that it needs additional revenue for maintenance of road networks.