Motorway & Highway Toll Taxes Set to Rise Starting July 1, 2024

The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced a substantial toll tax increase for various vehicle categories, with rates rising by 35 to 40 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This hike affects several national highways and motorways, including the M-1 (Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway), M-3 (Lahore-Abdul Hakeem Motorway), M-4 (Faisalabad-Multan Motorway), M-5 (Sukkur-Multan Motorway), M-15 (Hazara Motorway), and the Havelian-Mansehra.

New Toll Rates for National Highways:

Vehicle Type	Previous Rate (Rs)	New Rate (Rs)
Cars	30	40
Wagons	50	70
Buses	100	130
2 to 3 Axle Trucks	120	150
Large Trucks	250	350

Toll Rates for Major Motorways:

M-1 (Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway):

Vehicle Type	Previous Rate (Rs)	New Rate (Rs)
Cars	240	360
Wagons	400	550
13 to 14 Seat Coasters	550	700
Buses	700	1,000
2 to 3 Axle Trucks	1,040	1,300
Large Trucks	1,270	1,500

M-3 (Lahore-Abdul Hakeem Motorway):

Vehicle Type	Previous Rate (Rs)	New Rate (Rs)
Cars	350	500
Wagons	570	750
13 to 24 Seat Buses	850	1,150
Buses	1,200	1,500
2 to 3 Axle Trucks	1,500	2,100
Large Trucks	1,910	2,500

M-5 (Multan-Sukkur Motorway):

Vehicle Type	Previous Rate (Rs)	New Rate (Rs)
Cars	680	900
Wagons	980	1,300
13 to 24 Seat Coaches	1,450	1,900
Buses	2,060	2,600
2 to 3 Axle Trucks	2,670	3,500
Large Trucks	3,290	4,500

Havelian-Mansehra Expressway (E-35):

Vehicle Type	Previous Rate (Rs)	New Rate (Rs)
Cars	130	180
Wagons	210	280
13 to 24 Seat Coaches	300	400
Buses	430	560
2 to 3 Axle Trucks	560	750
Large Trailers	680	900

The toll rate hike is intended to boost revenue for the maintenance and development of the nation's highway infrastructure. Commuters are encouraged to factor in the adjusted rates when planning their travel routes along these motorways and highways.