Motorists are going to face a big setback from April 1. According to sources, toll rates are going to increase from April 1. However, drivers passing through the Shambhu border will not be affected much because the Shambhu border was closed for the last 13 months due to the farmers’ agitation.
Drivers had to go through Chandigarh Road. It took more time and secondly they also had to face traffic jams. The Shambhu border was closed for the last 13 months due to the farmers’ agitation, due to which the drivers had to face a lot of difficulties. Now with the opening of the Shambhu border, the drivers have definitely breathed a sigh of relief. Drivers going to Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir are going through the Shambhu border easily. Motorists are going to face a big setback from April 1.
According to sources, there is an increase of Rs 5 to Rs 20 from April 1. The problems they are facing for the last 13 months due to the closure of the Shambhu border. A small increase in toll tax is nothing for them. Drivers say that it is better to pay a little more toll than getting stuck in traffic and travelling long distances. The cost of fuel used to be higher.
Travel from Delhi to Chandigarh
is also going to be expensive Travel from Delhi to Chandigarh is also going to be expensive. If you go to Delhi or Chandigarh by your vehicle, you will find the Karnal toll prices increased. NHAI has made a change from Rs 5 to Rs 25 depending on the vehicle. Everything will depend on the type of vehicle you are taking. Earlier, in the toll plaza rate list, the one-way fare for a car or jeep was Rs 185 and Rs 280 for both ways. Now the one-way toll has become Rs 195 and Rs 290 will have to be paid for both ways. The fare of LCV was Rs 300 for one way and Rs 450 for round trip, it will be increased to Rs 310 for one way and Rs 465 for round trip. The fare of bus-truck was Rs 630 for one way and Rs 945 for round trip. Now, it has been reduced to Rs 650 for one way and Rs 980 for round trip.
Actually, a new toll tender is issued by HSIDC every year from 1st April. The amount is also increased in this. Toll rates are also increased, but for the last few months, toll collection is being done only at labor rates. Now the toll rates have been increased.
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