Travelling through Yamuna Expressway is going to be expensive for people living in Delhi-NCR. Because, Yamuna Industrial Development Authority has approved a 12% increase in toll rates on the 165 km long Yamuna Expressway connecting Greater Noida to Agra.
Officials said that the new rates will come into effect from October 1. Officials said that the decision to increase the toll tax has been taken after 3 years. This will give the authority a toll of about ₹ 1 crore per day.
What will be the new rates
- The new toll rates for two-wheelers, three-wheelers and registered tractors will be ₹1.50 per kilometre, while the earlier rates were ₹1.25/km.
- Whereas for cars, jeeps and light motor vehicles the rate was ₹2.95/km, earlier it was ₹2.6/km.
- Buses and trucks will have to pay Rs 4.6/km against the old rate of Rs 4.15/km, while heavy vehicles will have to pay Rs 14.25/km against the old rate of Rs 12.90/km.
- The toll rate on heavy vehicles and multi-axle vehicles has been increased to Rs 14.25 per kilometer. Earlier it was Rs 12.90 per kilometer.
- Vehicles with 7 or more axles will be charged toll at the rate of Rs 18.35 per kilometer. Earlier, toll was charged at the rate of Rs 16.60.
How expensive is the journey from Noida to Agra
After the new toll rates are implemented on the Yamuna Expressway, the toll amount for traveling by car from Greater Noida to Agra will increase from Rs 270 to Rs 295. Similarly, for buses, this amount will increase from Rs 895 to Rs 935. At the same time, the toll for oversized vehicles will increase from Rs 1760 to Rs 1835.
What is toll tax
Toll tax is the amount that is charged only for driving on national highways, expressways and some special roads. This tax is charged by the National Highway Authority of India. This tax is charged in exchange for better facilities on highways and expressways.
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