Thane: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday questioned the silence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over the planned Mumbai-Thane entry point toll rate hikes that is likely to pinch citizens from the city starting next month.
Avinash Jadhav, MNS Thane-Palghar president warned of a bitter protest if, the hike which will be anywhere between Rs 5 to Rs15 for one way access at all five entry and exit points of Mumbai, is implemented from October without a discussion.
“Shinde had made tall promises in 2014 for abolishing the toll once his party came into power. However, it’s been so many years, and now that he is the CM, we want to request him that if he is unable to stop the toll taxation, he should at least spare us from any hike which will make commuting costlier,” Jadhav said while talking to the media.
Jadhav on Wednesday visited the toll plaza on the Thane-Mumbai fringes and appealed to the staff to communicate with their respective bosses that his party will not tolerate the hike. He also sought clarity on why the toll was being charged if all the roads in Mumbai including the highways were being maintained by the BMC.
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Avinash Jadhav, MNS Thane-Palghar president warned of a bitter protest if, the hike which will be anywhere between Rs 5 to Rs15 for one way access at all five entry and exit points of Mumbai, is implemented from October without a discussion.
“Shinde had made tall promises in 2014 for abolishing the toll once his party came into power. However, it’s been so many years, and now that he is the CM, we want to request him that if he is unable to stop the toll taxation, he should at least spare us from any hike which will make commuting costlier,” Jadhav said while talking to the media.
Jadhav on Wednesday visited the toll plaza on the Thane-Mumbai fringes and appealed to the staff to communicate with their respective bosses that his party will not tolerate the hike. He also sought clarity on why the toll was being charged if all the roads in Mumbai including the highways were being maintained by the BMC.
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MNS threatens protest against proposed Mumbai-Thane entry point toll rate hike
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has threatened to protest against the proposed toll rate hike at the Mumbai-Thane entry points. MNS’s Thane-Palghar chief, Avinash Jadhav, demanded a discussion before implementing the hike, which could range from Rs 5 to Rs 15 for one-way access. Jadhav also questioned the need for toll charges when all roads, including highways, in Mumbai are maintained by the BMC. The MNS had expected the toll to be abolished when their party came to power, but it has yet to happen.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has threatened to protest against the proposed toll rate hike at the Mumbai-Thane entry points. MNS’s Thane-Palghar chief, Avinash Jadhav, demanded a discussion before implementing the hike, which could range from Rs 5 to Rs 15 for one-way access. Jadhav also questioned the need for toll charges when all roads, including highways, in Mumbai are maintained by the BMC. The MNS had expected the toll to be abolished when their party came to power, but it has yet to happen.
Up to 19% hike in toll at five entry points in Mumbai from October 1
Starting from October 1, toll rates at the five entry points of Mumbai will increase by 12.50-18.75%. The last revision of toll rates was in October 2020, and the increase is effective every three years. Light motor vehicles will see a Rs 5 increase, while mini buses will see a Rs 10 increase. Trucks and buses will have to pay Rs 150, and multi-axle vehicles will be charged Rs 190. The toll collection contract will continue until September 2027.
Starting from October 1, toll rates at the five entry points of Mumbai will increase by 12.50-18.75%. The last revision of toll rates was in October 2020, and the increase is effective every three years. Light motor vehicles will see a Rs 5 increase, while mini buses will see a Rs 10 increase. Trucks and buses will have to pay Rs 150, and multi-axle vehicles will be charged Rs 190. The toll collection contract will continue until September 2027.
12.5% to 18.75% hike in toll at Mumbai’s 5 entry points from October 1
Starting from October 1, toll rates at the five entry points of Mumbai will increase by 12.50-18.75%. The last revision was made in October 2020, and the hike is implemented every three years. The toll for light motor vehicles will increase by Rs 5, while mini buses will pay Rs 10 more. Trucks and buses will pay Rs 150, and multi-axle vehicles will be charged Rs 190. Toll collection at these entry points began in September 2002 and will continue until October 2026, except at Vashi where the recovery period will be extended.
Starting from October 1, toll rates at the five entry points of Mumbai will increase by 12.50-18.75%. The last revision was made in October 2020, and the hike is implemented every three years. The toll for light motor vehicles will increase by Rs 5, while mini buses will pay Rs 10 more. Trucks and buses will pay Rs 150, and multi-axle vehicles will be charged Rs 190. Toll collection at these entry points began in September 2002 and will continue until October 2026, except at Vashi where the recovery period will be extended.
