The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced a significant hike in toll taxes for various vehicle categories, with an increase ranging from 35 to 40 percent, effective from July 1, 2024. This increase impacts several national highways and motorways, 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.
New Toll Rates for National Highways:
Vehicle Type
Previous Rate (Rs)
New Rate (Rs)
Cars
30
40
Wagons
50
70
Buses
100
130
2 to 3 Axle Trucks
120
150
Large Trucks
250
350
Toll Rates for Major Motorways:
M-1 (Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway):
Vehicle Type
Previous Rate (Rs)
New Rate (Rs)
Cars
240
360
Wagons
400
550
13 to 14 Seat Coasters
550
700
Buses
700
1,000
2 to 3 Axle Trucks
1,040
1,300
Large Trucks
1,270
1,500
M-3 (Lahore-Abdul Hakeem Motorway):
Vehicle Type
Previous Rate (Rs)
New Rate (Rs)
Cars
350
500
Wagons
570
750
13 to 24 Seat Buses
850
1,150
Buses
1,200
1,500
2 to 3 Axle Trucks
1,500
2,100
Large Trucks
1,910
2,500
M-5 (Multan-Sukkur Motorway):
Vehicle Type
Previous Rate (Rs)
New Rate (Rs)
Cars
680
900
Wagons
980
1,300
13 to 24 Seat Coaches
1,450
1,900
Buses
2,060
2,600
2 to 3 Axle Trucks
2,670
3,500
Large Trucks
3,290
4,500
Havelian-Mansehra Expressway (E-35):
Vehicle Type
Previous Rate (Rs)
New Rate (Rs)
Cars
130
180
Wagons
210
280
13 to 24 Seat Coaches
300
400
Buses
430
560
2 to 3 Axle Trucks
560
750
Large Trailers
680
900
This increase in toll rates aimed at enhancing revenue for the maintenance and development of the country’s highway infrastructure. Commuters advised to prepare for the revised rates as they plan their travel routes on these motorways and highways.
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