Highway Builders Seek Clarity on Annual Toll Pass Impact

Highway builders in India are asking the government for clarity on how a new Annual Pass Scheme for cars and changes in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) will affect their future projects.

The Annual Pass, introduced in June 2025, allows private cars to cross 200 toll plazas in a year for a fixed fee of Rs 3,000.

Builders are worried that this pass might reduce their expected revenue from tolls.

They want to know if they will be compensated for this and if they can exclude the pass traffic from their financial calculations.

Additionally, there is uncertainty about how the WPI, which determines annual toll increases, will be applied due to a recent court order.

This lack of clarity is making it difficult for builders to plan and bid for new projects.