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Mumbai Entry Tolls Soar: Pay More at 5 Plazas, But 'These' Vehicles Remain Exempt
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News18•01-10-2026, 09:02
Mumbai Entry Tolls Soar: Pay More at 5 Plazas, But 'These' Vehicles Remain Exempt
- •Toll rates at Mumbai's five entry points (Vashi, Airoli, Mulund, LBS, Dahisar) have increased significantly.
- •Mini-buses, LCVs, trucks, buses, and heavy vehicles will now pay Rs 15 to Rs 35 more.
- •New rates are effective from October 1, 2026, with the increased charges already in effect from October 1.
- •Light private vehicles, school vehicles, ST, and BEST buses remain exempt from tolls.
- •Toll collection has been extended until September 2029, with rates revised every three years.
Key Questions Answered
Starting October 1, 2026, toll rates for heavy vehicles at the five Mumbai entry plazas have increased to Rs 225, implemented by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.
Light private vehicles, school vehicles, and ST and BEST buses remain completely exempt from paying tolls at the Mumbai entry plazas, a policy that continues despite the recent rate hikes.
Toll collection at the Vashi, Airoli, Mulund, LBS, and Dahisar entry points has been extended and will continue until September 2029 to recover the construction costs of 55 flyovers.
