Commuters travelling between Bengaluru and Mysuru will face higher toll charges from April 1, as revised rates come into effect across several highways in the state.
Toll hike linked to inflation
The one-way toll for cars on the access-controlled Bengaluru–Mysuru highway will increase to Rs 355, following a 3% annual hike. Officials stated that the revision is part of an inflation-linked adjustment based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
The revised rates will be applicable across around 62 toll plazas in Karnataka and will remain in force until March 31, 2027.
Revised charges across toll plazas
For cars, jeeps, and vans travelling towards Mysuru, commuters will now pay Rs 180 each at the Kaniminike and Sheshagirihalli toll plazas, and Rs 175 at Gananguru toll plaza—up from the earlier Rs 175 and Rs 170 respectively.
Charges for minibuses and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) have increased from Rs 555 to Rs 565, with proportionate hikes across trucks, buses, and multi-axle vehicles.
Changes at airport and other highways
At the Sadahalli toll plaza on the airport road leading to Kempegowda International Airport, car toll charges remain unchanged at Rs 120. However, LCVs will now pay Rs 190, while trucks and buses will be charged Rs 375, and multi-axle vehicles Rs 575.
Oversized vehicles will see a higher increase, with toll rising from Rs 725 to Rs 745.
On the Bengaluru Satellite Town Ring Road, toll charges for cars and vans have increased by 5–6%. At Nullur toll plaza, the fee rises to Rs 85, while at Hullikunte, it increases to Rs 110.
More revisions expected
Officials from the National Highways Authority of India indicated that additional toll revisions are likely later this year. The Electronics City toll plaza is also expected to see a revision in July.
While the incremental hikes are aimed at maintaining highway infrastructure and adjusting for inflation, commuters may feel the cumulative impact of rising travel costs across key routes.