Himachal Revises Toll Structure, Passenger Rate Cut To Rs 100

07 Apr 2026 CW Team

The Himachal Pradesh government has revised the toll and entry tax structure for the financial year 2026-27 and has reduced the daily toll for passenger vehicles to Rs 100. The decision follows a cabinet review after protests in the state legislative assembly and replaces an earlier notification that had set the rate at Rs 130 per day for passenger vehicles with capacity of 12 plus one. The revised passenger vehicle rate will apply equally to non-Himachal registered vehicles up to 12 seats.

The original notification had outlined a detailed category-wise toll regime for goods and commercial vehicles, including a charge of Rs 170 for goods vehicles up to 7,500 kilogram (kg), Rs 320 for specified light commercial goods vehicles, Rs 570 for two-axle goods trucks and Rs 600 for three-axle commercial vehicles. Heavy construction machinery and multi-axle vehicles with four to six axles were listed at Rs 800, while oversized vehicles with seven or more axles attracted Rs 900.

Concessional provisions were specified for tractors at Rs 100 per day with the option of quarterly and annual payment schedules, and motor and scooter rickshaws were set at Rs 30 per day. The revised policy has expanded exemptions for light motor vehicles registered in Himachal Pradesh to include both private and commercial vehicles, including taxis, under the Motor Vehicles Act. Residents living within a five-kilometre radius of toll barriers will be eligible for free concessional tokens subject to residence certificate verification.

Officials said the rollback aims to balance revenue generation with public convenience and to support the local transport sector, and the updated rates and exemptions will come into effect for the financial year 2026-27 across all notified toll barriers in the state. Political opposition had criticised the initial hike as burdensome for commuters and transporters, prompting assurances from the chief minister that the government would review the rates.

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