Coronavirus lockdown: toll plaza reopened, fees also increase
The process of taking a toll on national highways has been started after the relaxation given to selectively resume economic activities across the country.
In a move that seems unpopular given the current circumstances, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has resumed charging toll plazas across the country from today. Not only this, but the fees have also been increased by 5% in the new financial year compared to the pre-lockdown period.
The Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways were refused the levy of toll charges by the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways after the lockdown began due to the coronavirus epidemic from March 24, 2020. But now it has been allowed on national highways.
Transporters across the country are not happy with this decision as they are already facing a cash shortage due to the ongoing lockdown for almost a month. All India Motor Transport Congress President Kultaran Singh Atwal said, "More than 85% of the transport fraternity have one to five vehicles, and about 65% of them are drivers themselves. There is no relief from the government and its Instead the burden of toll has started today. Instead of earning, there should be a way to move forward. "
In a move that seems unpopular given the current circumstances, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has resumed charging toll plazas across the country from today. Not only this, but the fees have also been increased by 5% in the new financial year compared to the pre-lockdown period.
The Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways were refused the levy of toll charges by the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways after the lockdown began due to the coronavirus epidemic from March 24, 2020. But now it has been allowed on national highways.
Transporters across the country are not happy with this decision as they are already facing a cash shortage due to the ongoing lockdown for almost a month. All India Motor Transport Congress President Kultaran Singh Atwal said, "More than 85% of the transport fraternity have one to five vehicles, and about 65% of them are drivers themselves. There is no relief from the government and its Instead the burden of toll has started today. Instead of earning, there should be a way to move forward. "
According to transporters, both the rates and supply of essential commodities may be affected by this move. He has demanded that till May 3, 2020, i.e. the lockdown is over, toll should be avoided. A relief package has also been sought from the government in which the driver and cleaner have been asked to provide Rs 15,000 per month per driver in addition to insurance cover.@nitin_gadkari In light of Force Majure conditions notified by the Government of India, which have been extended post April 14 till May 3, 2020. @NHAIINDIA Toll must remain suspended till its expiry.@narendramodi @PMOIndia @NHAI_Official pic.twitter.com/TvYHtm9PDF— ALL INDIA MOTOR TRANSPORT CONGRESS (@aimtc1936) April 18, 2020
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