Mumbai: Commercial vehicles entering and exiting Mumbai will face higher toll charges starting October 1, as the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has revised rates at five key entry points. The revised charges apply at Airoli, Mulund (LBS Marg), Mulund (Eastern Express Highway), Dahisar, and Vashi.

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Revised Toll Rates For Commercial Vehicles

Vehicle Category 

Earlier Toll (per trip in Rs)

Revised Toll (per trip in Rs)

Mini buses & Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)

75

90

Buses & Trucks 

150

180

Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs)

190

225
 

Affected Entry Points

The revised rates apply at the following five entry points:

  • Vashi: Sion-Panvel Highway
  • Airoli: Airoli Creek Bridge (from Navi Mumbai)
  • Mulund (LBS): Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg
  • Mulund (EEH): Eastern Express Highway
  • Dahisar: Western Express Highway

Who Remains Exempt?

Private cars, SUVs, public transport buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis remain exempt from toll charges at all five entry points.

Toll Discounts For Transporters

According to MSRDC, commercial vehicle owners can buy toll coupons in advance. Buyers of 50 coupons will get a 25 per cent discount, while those buying 100 will get 50 per cent. Eligible operators can also get discount journey smart cards directly at the toll plazas.

Transporters Oppose Hike

Transporters have opposed the hike, warning that higher tolls will raise operating costs, push up freight charges, and eventually affect everyday consumers.

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Speaking to news agency PTI, Bal Malkit Singh, adviser and former president of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), urged the Maharashtra government to extend the toll exemption to heavy commercial vehicles as well.

"Any increase in toll charges directly raises operating costs for commercial vehicles," Singh said. "To recover this additional burden, transporters will have to increase freight charges, which will ultimately be passed on to consumers," he added.

He also questioned why toll was still being collected, arguing that contractors have already recovered the cost of road construction. He added that higher toll charges will increase the cost of essential commodities, placing an additional financial burden on Mumbaikars.

(With Inputs From PTI)