Toll Tax Hike Approved Frrom 1st October. Yamuna Expressway New Toll Will Be Charged.

Yamuna Expressway New Toll: Starting October 1, commuters on the Yamuna Expressway will face increased toll charges as the authorities have decided to hike the rates by an average of 4%. This will be the first toll revision since 2021-22, and the new rates are expected to impact thousands of daily travelers.

Toll Rates Increase Approved

The proposal to increase toll rates, which was initially submitted by Jaypee Infratech for the year 2022-23, will now be implemented for 2024-25. According to the Yamuna Expressway Authority, this moderate hike will ensure that commuters are not overburdened. The decision was approved in the 82nd board meeting held on Thursday.

Dr. Arunveer Singh, the Additional Chief Executive Officer of the Yamuna Authority, confirmed that the new toll rates will come into effect from October 1. The toll rate revision was also influenced by a directive from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal regarding security and safety measures on the expressway.

Yamuna Expressway New Toll Rate (per km)

The Yamuna Expressway spans 165 km, connecting Greater Noida to Agra. Here are the new toll rates, applicable from October 1:

Traffic on the Yamuna Expressway

Approximately 35,000 vehicles travel daily on the Yamuna Expressway, and the number spikes to 50,000 on weekends. The expressway is operated by Jaypee Infratech, which had proposed the toll hike to the Yamuna Authority. The proposal has now been approved, and the new toll rates will be effective from the beginning of October.

Current Toll Rates

For reference, the current toll charges for light vehicles such as motorcycles stand at ₹3.25 per km, while buses, trucks, and heavy vehicles pay ₹8.45 per km. Cars, jeeps, and vans are charged ₹2.65 per km.

This toll hike marks a significant change for regular commuters, as the expressway continues to be one of the busiest highways in India, offering a convenient route between Delhi-NCR and Agra. The increase, though moderate, will impact both daily travelers and businesses relying on the expressway for transportation.

Yamuna Expressway Toll Rate Changes