LAHORE: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced an increase in toll taxes for national highways and motorways, set to take effect from January 5, 2025. The revised tolls will impact vehicles traveling across major motorways and highways, including the M-1, M-3, M-4, M-5, and M-14, as well as the Islamabad-Murree Expressway and the Kohat Tunnel.
The updated toll rates reflect a rise across various categories of vehicles, with tolls for cars, buses, and trucks adjusted accordingly. For instance, the toll tax for cars on the M-1 motorway, which connects Islamabad to Peshawar, will increase from Rs460 to Rs500. Similarly, the toll for cars traveling on the M-3 motorway from Lahore to Abdul Hakeem will rise from Rs650 to Rs700.
On the M-4 motorway, spanning from Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad and Multan, the toll for cars will increase from Rs850 to Rs950. The toll tax for cars on the M-5 motorway, connecting Multan to Sukkur, will now be Rs1,100, up from Rs1,050. On the M-14 motorway, linking Dera Ismail Khan to Hakkla, the toll for cars will be set at Rs600.
In addition to the motorway toll hikes, the NHA has revised tolls for national highways. Cars will face a toll of Rs60, wagons will be charged Rs100, and buses will pay Rs200. For trucks, tolls will range from Rs250 for 2 and 3-axle trucks to Rs500 for larger articulated trucks.
Breakdown of Toll Tax Increases:
- Islamabad-Peshawar M-1 Motorway:
- Cars: Rs500
- Vans (12-seater): Rs750
- Buses (13-24 seats): Rs1,000
- Buses (over 24 seats): Rs1,450
- 2 and 3-axle trucks: Rs1,900
- Articulated trucks: Rs2,300
- Multan-Sukkur M-5 Motorway:
- Cars: Rs1,100
- Vans (12-seater): Rs1,650
- Buses (12-24 seats): Rs2,350
- Buses (over 24 seats): Rs3,350
- 2 and 3-axle trucks: Rs4,400
- Articulated trucks: Rs5,500
- Kohat Tunnel:
- Cars: Rs150
- Wagons: Rs450
- Buses: Rs550
- 2 and 3-axle trucks: Rs550
- Articulated trucks: Rs800
- Islamabad-Murree Expressway:
- Cars: Rs150
- Wagons: Rs150
- Buses: Rs300
- 3-axle trucks: Rs350
- Articulated trucks: Rs700
- Lahore-Abdul Hakeem M-3 Motorway:
- Cars: Rs700
- Vans (12-seater): Rs1,100
- Buses (13-24 seats): Rs1,600
- Buses (over 24 seats): Rs2,200
- 2 and 3-axle trucks: Rs2,900
- Articulated trucks: Rs3,500
- Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad-Multan M-4 Motorway:
- Cars: Rs950
- Vans (12-seater): Rs1,400
- Buses (13-24 seats): Rs2,100
- Buses (over 24 seats): Rs2,900
- 2 and 3-axle trucks: Rs3,800
- Articulated trucks: Rs4,600
- Dera Ismail Khan-Hakkla M-14 Motorway:
- Cars: Rs600
- Vans (12-seater): Rs1,050
- Buses (13-24 seats): Rs1,400
- Buses (over 24 seats): Rs2,100
- 2 and 3-axle trucks: Rs2,700
- Articulated trucks: Rs3,250
These toll tax increases are part of the NHA’s ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the infrastructure of Pakistan’s motorway and national highway network. With the new rates coming into effect, drivers will face higher costs for using these vital transport routes, which are crucial for both domestic travel and national trade.
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The NHA has also indicated that the revised tolls are necessary to continue enhancing road safety, maintenance, and expansion projects, which are essential to supporting the country’s growing transportation needs.
Toll Tax Rates for Vehicles:
- Cars: Rs60 to Rs1,100 depending on the route
- Wagons: Rs100 to Rs1,650
- Buses: Rs200 to Rs3,350
- 2-3 axle trucks: Rs250 to Rs4,400
- Articulated trucks: Rs500 to Rs5,500
As travelers gear up for the changes, the NHA is urging motorists to adjust their travel plans and ensure they are aware of the updated toll rates when planning long-distance journeys across Pakistan’s highways and motorways.
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