Starting from April 1st, 2023, toll prices for vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway will increase by 18 per cent, according to officials from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is the first access-controlled road in the country.
Despite the fact that the toll increases by 6 per cent annually, it is implemented cumulatively at 18 per cent every three years, as specified in a government notification dated August 9th, 2004, a senior MSRDC official stated today.
According to another official, the new toll rates for four-wheelers such as cars and jeeps will be Rs. 320 instead of the current Rs. 270, while vehicles such as mini-buses and tempos will be charged Rs. 495 instead of the current Rs. 420. Two-axle trucks will see an increase in tolls from Rs. 585 to Rs. 685, while tolls for buses will rise from Rs. 797 to Rs. 940.
The toll for three-axle trucks will increase from Rs. 1,380 to Rs. 1,630, while multi-axle trucks and machinery vehicles will be charged Rs. 2,165 instead of the current rate of Rs. 1,835.
This toll increase has sparked a mixed response from road users, with some expressing concern over the additional financial burden on them, while others have welcomed the move, citing the need for better road maintenance and infrastructure.
Officials have stated that there will be no toll revision until 2030, as the three-year revision cycle will not be implemented in 2026.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, which is the first access-controlled road in India, spans approximately 95 kilometers and has six lanes. It was fully operationalized in 2002 and has five toll plazas, with the Khalapur and Talegaon toll plazas being the main ones.
Every day, around 1.5 lakh vehicles use the Expressway, making it a crucial transportation route for the region.