Archive · 23 Aug 2025
NHAI Denies Toll Tax on Two-Wheelers, Debunks False Claims
Some videos and posts online falsely claimed that two-wheelers would have to pay tolls on highways.
However, the government has said this is not true.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) confirmed that two-wheelers are exempt from toll fees.
The rules for toll collection haven't changed, and there are no plans to start charging two-wheelers.
The government also stated that the spread of misleading news is not healthy.
NHAI clarified no toll fees for two-wheelers on National Highways.
Reports circulated claiming toll tax for two-wheelers were inaccurate.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed no such proposal exists.
NHAI follows National Highway Fee Rules, 2008.
Previous fact checks by PIB also debunked the claim.
- Who
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- What
- NHAI and the government refuted claims of imposing toll tax on two-wheelers on National Highways.
- When
- Clarification issued on August 21, responding to circulating reports.
- Where
- National Highways and Expressways.
- Why
- To correct misinformation and confirm existing toll rules.
Misinformation Sources
NHAI/Government
Toll Charges
Misinformation Sources
Claimed two-wheelers were being charged toll fees.
NHAI/Government
NHAI and Government confirmed that no such fees are imposed.
- Organization
- NHAI
- Toll Fee Policy
- Two-wheelers are exempt
- Reference Rules
- National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008
- Official Statement
- Claims of new toll tax are fake
Sources
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Highway Toll Operators To Get 3 Months' Compensation For Loss Due To FASTag Annual Pass
