The Lahore Ring Road Authority (LRRA) has announced a 16.67% increase in toll tax rates for the Northern and Southern loops, as well as the Eastern Bypass, with the updated charges taking effect earlier this week. The revised toll tax applies across all vehicle categories to help cover operational and maintenance costs of the road network.
Under the new toll tax structure, cars and jeeps will now pay Rs. 70, up from Rs. 60. Hiace vans and wagons will be charged Rs. 140 instead of Rs. 120, while minibuses and coasters will also see their toll tax rise to Rs. 140 from Rs. 120.
Buses will now be required to pay Rs. 350, increased from Rs. 300. Heavy vehicles, including loader trucks, dumpers, and pickups with 2-3 axles, will pay Rs. 420 compared to Rs. 360 previously. Trucks and trailers with more than three axles are now subject to a toll tax of Rs. 700, up from Rs. 600.
Several vehicles remain exempt from toll tax, including ambulances, fire-fighting vehicles, defense and police vehicles, funeral vans, and official vehicles of the LRRA or concessionaire. Vehicles with special plates, such as those belonging to the President, Prime Minister, Governors, Chief Ministers, or visiting foreign dignitaries, along with vehicles providing essential services, are also exempted. Along LRRA, recently NHA also Increased Toll Tax on Motorways and Highways
The LRRA has advised commuters to take note of the revised toll tax and plan their journeys accordingly. The authority emphasized that this adjustment is aimed at maintaining road quality, improving safety standards, and supporting the continued development of Lahore’s ring road network for smooth and efficient travel
