Suraksha Group Proposes 3.5% Toll Hike on Yamuna Expressway
Concessionaire urges UP govt to hike toll on Yamuna e-way
Hindustan Times
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The Suraksha Group, which operates the Yamuna Expressway in India, has proposed a 3.5% toll increase to the Uttar Pradesh government, citing an agreement from 2012 that mandates annual toll hikes. The last increase occurred in 2024, and the proposal aims to adjust the toll rates in line with rising vehicle traffic on the expressway.
- 01Suraksha Group has proposed a 3.5% toll increase on the Yamuna Expressway.
- 02The last toll hike occurred in 2024; the expressway's tolls have not been adjusted since.
- 03Over 50,000 vehicles use the expressway daily, with increasing traffic expected.
- 04The proposal is in line with a 2012 agreement that allows for annual toll hikes.
- 05Current toll rates vary significantly based on vehicle type, with heavy vehicles paying up to ₹3027.75.
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The Suraksha Group, which manages the 165-kilometre-long Yamuna Expressway from Greater Noida to Agra, has submitted a proposal to the Uttar Pradesh government for a 3.5% increase in toll rates. This request is based on a 2012 agreement that stipulates annual toll adjustments, which have not been implemented since 2024. Abhijit Gohil, CEO of the Suraksha Group, stated that the toll has remained unchanged due to restrictions from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). The expressway currently accommodates over 50,000 vehicles daily, and with new connections to other expressways and an upcoming airport, traffic is expected to rise further. Current tolls range from ₹247.5 for two-wheelers to ₹3027.75 for oversized vehicles. YEIDA's additional chief executive officer, Manish Meena, confirmed the proposal's submission but noted that no decision has been made yet.
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The proposed toll increase could affect daily commuters and transport costs, potentially raising expenses for regular users of the expressway.
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