Himachal Hikes Toll Charges: Out-of-State Vehicles Face Steep Fee Increase

• Himachal Pradesh to hike toll charges for out-of-state vehicles starting April 1.
• Increase ranges from Rs 30 to Rs 180, with light motor vehicles now paying Rs 170 instead of Rs 70.
• Himachal-registered vehicles are exempt; Fastag will be mandatory at all 55 toll barriers.
• New charges for commercial vehicles: light commercial vehicles Rs 320, three-axle Rs 600, heavy construction machinery Rs 800, oversized vehicles Rs 900.
• Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India objects to the hike, calling it an attack on the private transport sector.