The annual hike in toll charges on national highways in the State and also the Outer Ring Road of Hyderabad will come into effect from April 1.
Barring the Hyderabad - Bengaluru highway, the National Highways Authority of India has hiked the charges at all the 29 toll plazas across the State. The hiked charges will be applicable on Bengaluru highway from September as per the agreement with the toll operating contractor.
On highways, the hike will be five to eight per cent of the present charges for cars and jeeps, 10-15% for light commercial vehicles, buses and trucks. In effect, the hike ranges from ₹5 to ₹50