Toll Tax Hike: If you are planning to travel from Udaipur towards Sirohi, Ahmedabad, or other cities in Gujarat, be prepared for an increase in travel costs. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has raised toll rates at five major toll plazas on national highways connected to Udaipur. These new rates will come into effect on July 18. According to the notification issued by the NHAI, toll charges for various vehicle categories have been increased by amounts ranging from ₹5 to ₹20. Additionally, the cost of monthly passes has been raised by ₹20 to ₹30.
This revision in toll rates is part of the annual review process. According to the NHAI, toll rates are primarily determined based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways revises these rates annually, taking into account amenities (such as flyovers, underpasses, tunnels, etc.) and the quality of road infrastructure. The objective is to ensure the maintenance of national highways, improve traffic management, and provide modern facilities to commuters.
- Malera Toll Plaza (Highest Hike)
Motorists will have to pay the highest charges at the Malera toll plaza, located on the Gogunda-Pindwara route:
Cars, Jeeps, and Vans: ₹125 for a single journey
Buses and Trucks: ₹430
Heavy Vehicles: ₹670
Oversized Vehicles: ₹820
Local Cars: ₹65 per trip
- Gogunda (Jaswantgarh) Toll Plaza
Cars, Jeeps, and Vans: ₹95 for a single journey; ₹140 for two trips within 24 hours.
Monthly Pass: ₹3,110 for 50 trips.
Local Vehicles: The fee for local vehicles from this district will be ₹45. Buses and trucks: ₹315 for a one-way trip.
Heavy vehicles: ₹495 per trip.
- Dakankotra Toll Plaza (Debari-Kaya Bypass)
Cars, jeeps, and vans: ₹85 for a one-way journey and ₹125 for a round trip (return).
Buses and trucks: ₹285.
Heavy vehicles: ₹450.
- Peepalwas Toll Plaza
Cars, jeeps, and vans: The one-way fee will be ₹45.
Buses and trucks: The rate is set at ₹145 for Peepalwas Toll and ₹150 for Karel Toll.
Local cars: A fee of ₹20 will apply to local cars at both toll plazas.
- Karel Toll Plaza
Cars, jeeps, and vans: The one-way fee will be ₹45.
Buses and trucks: The rate is set at ₹145 for Peepalwas Toll and ₹150 for Karel Toll.
Local cars: A fee of ₹20 will apply to local cars at both toll plazas.
