Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Mumbai Commercial Vehicle Toll Hike Raises Freight Shock Fears
Mumbai is increasing the toll fees charged to many commercial vehicles from October 1.
Mini buses and light commercial vehicles will pay ₹90 instead of ₹75.
Buses and trucks will pay ₹180, and heavy vehicles will pay ₹225.
These fees apply at five roads leading into Mumbai.
Private cars, SUVs, taxis, auto rickshaws and public transport buses will not have to pay this entry toll.
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation is offering discounts to operators who buy many toll coupons.
Transporters say the higher fees will make it more expensive to move goods.
They worry that freight companies may pass these extra costs to businesses and shoppers.
Mumbai commercial vehicle toll rates will rise from October 1.
Mini buses and light commercial vehicles will pay ₹90 instead of ₹75.
Buses and trucks will pay ₹180, while heavy motor vehicles will pay ₹225.
The revised charges apply at five Mumbai entry points, while private vehicles remain exempt.
Transporters warn that higher tolls could increase freight charges for businesses and consumers.
- Who
- The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation announced the revision; commercial vehicle operators and transporters are affected.
- What
- Toll charges for several categories of commercial vehicles entering or leaving Mumbai will increase.
- When
- The revised rates begin October 1.
- Where
- At the Airoli, Mulund LBS, Mulund Eastern Expressway, Dahisar and Vashi entry points to Mumbai.
- Why
- The toll revision was announced by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation; transporters say it will raise operating and freight costs.
Transporter concerns
MSRDC measures
Impact on freight costs
Transporter concerns
Transporters say higher tolls will increase operating expenses and may force freight charges higher, with costs eventually passed to businesses and consumers.
MSRDC measures
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation has revised the charges and is offering advance-purchase discounts to reduce operators' effective toll costs.
Who should receive relief
Transporter concerns
Bal Malkit Singh of the All India Motor Transport Congress urged the Maharashtra government to extend toll exemptions available to smaller vehicles to heavy commercial vehicles.
MSRDC measures
The revised policy keeps private vehicles and several public transport categories exempt but continues charging the targeted commercial vehicle categories.
Justification for the increase
Transporter concerns
Transporters argue that road construction costs have already been recovered by contractors and question placing another financial burden on the transport sector.
MSRDC measures
The articles report the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation's revised rates and discount scheme but do not state a separate justification for the increase.
- Effective date
- October 1
- Mini buses and LCVs
- ₹90, up from ₹75
- Buses and trucks
- ₹180, up from ₹150
- Heavy motor vehicles
- ₹225, up from ₹190
- Affected entry points
- Airoli, Mulund LBS, Mulund Eastern Expressway, Dahisar and Vashi
- Coupon discounts
- 50 coupons provide a 25% discount; 100 coupons provide a 50% discount
- Exempt vehicles
- Private cars and SUVs, public transport buses, auto rickshaws and taxis