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Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway toll hike effective July 21
The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway has seen its toll rates go up again, just a few months after the last increase.
This is the second hike this year, and in the last three years, the toll prices have gone up by about 37%.
Now, a single trip for cars costs Rs 185, and a monthly pass for 50 trips costs Rs 6,100.
People who live within 20 km of the toll plazas can still get a local monthly pass for Rs 360.
Some people are not happy about the frequent increases, but the NHAI says it's necessary to keep the expressway in good shape.
Second toll hike on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway in four months.
New rates effective from July 21 at Kaniminike and Sheshagirihalli plazas.
Toll for cars increased to Rs 185 for a single trip.
Monthly pass for 50 trips now costs Rs 6,100.
Local monthly pass remains Rs 360 for residents within 20 km.
- Who
- Commuters and NHAI
- What
- Second toll hike on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway
- Where
- Kaniminike and Sheshagirihalli plazas on NH-275
- When
- Effective from July 21
- Why
- NHAI cites the need for infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
Commuters' Perspective
NHAI's Perspective
Toll Increase Frequency
Commuters' Perspective
Commuters are frustrated by the second toll hike in four months, which they find excessive and burdensome.
NHAI's Perspective
NHAI justifies the increase as necessary for maintaining and improving the expressway infrastructure.
Affordability
Commuters' Perspective
Commuters argue that the rising toll rates are making the expressway unaffordable for regular use.
NHAI's Perspective
NHAI maintains that the toll rates are set to ensure sustainable funding for the expressway's operations and upgrades.
Key facts
- Expressway
- Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway
- Toll Hike Effective Date
- July 21
- Previous Hike Date
- April 1
- Toll Increase Percentage in 3 Years
- 37%
- New Toll Rate for Cars (Single Trip)
- Rs 185
- New Monthly Pass Rate (50 Trips)
- Rs 6,100
- Local Monthly Pass Rate (20-km Radius)
- Rs 360






