The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have dismissed recent rumours suggesting that motorcycles and scooters will be charged tolls from July 2025.
Official Clarification
In a public statement, NHAI confirmed that two-wheelers are exempt from toll charges under the National Highway Fee Rules of 2008. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also reaffirmed this on social media, saying toll exemption for two-wheelers “remains in full effect.”
Why Two-Wheelers Stay Toll-Free
The exemption exists to ease financial pressure on low-income road users and reduce congestion at toll plazas. Two-wheelers cause minimal wear and tear on highways, and the cost of collecting tolls from them would exceed potential revenue.
Safety Restrictions Still Apply
While no tolls apply, some expressways such as the Mumbai-Pune and Vadodara-Ahmedabad corridors restrict two-wheeler entry for safety and design reasons.
Who Pays Tolls?
Under current rules, tolls apply only to four-wheeled and larger vehicles such as cars, vans, buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and multi-axle transporters.
FASTag Annual Pass Announced
Alongside the clarification, the government introduced a new FASTag annual pass for private non-commercial cars. Launching August 15, the pass will cover 200 highway trips or one year, whichever comes first. Registration is available via the Rajmarg Yatra app or NHAI’s official portal.
Rumours Put to Rest
Officials have stressed that there is no proposal under consideration to charge two-wheelers. Riders can continue to use National Highways toll-free without disruption.
