Traveling on the highway will be expensive: Toll rates are increasing from April 1, pockets will be loose on many routes including Delhi-Meerut Expressway, prices increased on these routes of UP too
New Delhi/Lucknow. If you often travel on the highway for work or personal reasons, then this news is going to have a direct impact on your pocket. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has given a shock of inflation to the general public with the beginning of the new financial year. 1 April 2026 From midnight, many major highways of the country and especially Delhi-Meerut Expressway But new toll rates are going to be implemented. This time, not only has the journey become expensive, but the rules for payment at the toll gate have also been made stricter.
Now the hassle of cash is over: only digital payment will be accepted
This time NHAI has made a big change in the payment process. Now cash will not be accepted at toll plazas. passengers must FASTag Or UPI Digital payment will have to be made through . This step has been taken with the aim of reducing long queues at toll points and bringing transparency. Vehicles without Fastag will now have to be prepared to pay double the fine.
Delhi-Meerut Expressway: Car journey to Meerut now costs ₹175
Toll rates for passengers traveling on Delhi-Meerut Expressway increased 5 percent Has been increased. Now with the automatic technology of cameras and Fastag, it will be decided how much distance you have covered and on the basis of that, money will be deducted from the account.
Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut: One way toll for cars, jeeps and vans now ₹175 (Earlier it was ₹170), while for both ways ₹265 Have to pay.
Indirapuram to Meerut: new toll for car ₹120 were determined.
Commercial Vehicle: One-way toll now for light commercial vehicles and mini buses ₹285 Has been done.
Burden increased on Lucknow-Rae Bareli route: 30 thousand vehicles will be affected daily
The impact of toll increase is not limited to Delhi only. Thousands of vehicle owners plying between Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow and Rae Bareli will also have to pay more. There has been an increase from ₹5 to ₹10 at major toll plazas like Nawabganj, Ahmedpur and Raunahi.
Car/Jeep/Van: one way fare ₹120 and return trip ₹180.
Bus/Truck (2 axles): for one side ₹410 and with return ₹615.
Heavy Vehicles (7+ Axles): one-way toll for ₹785 and returns ₹1175 has been fixed.
| Toll Plaza/Route | vehicle type | Single | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow–Rae Bareli (Nawabganj, Ahmedpur, Raunahi) | car, jeep, van | ₹120 | ₹180 |
| Lucknow-Rae Bareli | light commercial vehicle | ₹195 | ₹295 |
| Lucknow-Rae Bareli | Bus/Truck (2 axles) | ₹410 | ₹615 |
| Lucknow-Rae Bareli | 3 axle vehicle | ₹445 | ₹670 |
| Lucknow-Rae Bareli | 7 or more axles | ₹785 | ₹1175 |
| Delhi–Meerut Expressway (Sarai Kale Khan–Meerut) | car, jeep, van | ₹175 | ₹265 |
| Delhi–Meerut Expressway | Light Commercial / Mini Bus | ₹285 | ₹425 |
| Delhi–Meerut Expressway (Indirapuram–Meerut) | car, jeep, van | ₹120 | ₹189 |
| Mainpuri (Tarawa-Deva Toll) | car, jeep, van | ₹115 | ₹175 |
| Mainpuri (Tarawa-Deva Toll) | light commercial vehicle | ₹185 | |
| Mainpuri (Tarawa-Deva Toll) | bus/truck | ₹390 | |
| Mainpuri (Tarawa-Deva Toll) | Heavy vehicles (4-6 axles) | ₹610 |
Relief to local residents: Monthly pass will be made for only ₹ 360
Amidst the rising prices, NHAI has also taken care of the local people and regular travelers.
Local Pass: For people living near the highway ₹360 Monthly pass facility will be available.
bulk discount: If you return within 24 hours, you will 25 percent You will get a discount of Rs. Apart from this, commercial vehicles completing 50 trips in a month 33 percent A discount of up to Rs. will be given.
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