Bangalore latest news : Elevated Expressway Toll Rates Hiked

Bangalore Elevated Expressway Toll Rates Hiked — What You Need to Know

Effective 1 July 2025, tolls on the Bangalore Elevated Expressway—from Central Silk Board to Electronics City and on to Attibele—are set to increase for the next year (until 30 June 2026). This bump reflects inflation adjustments linked to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) as of 31 March 2025

What’s Changing?

 Elevated + at-grade stretch (CSB–Electronics City ~8.8 km to 18.8 km, and onward to Attibele ~33 km):

Vehicle Type	Old Rate	New Rate
Cars, jeeps, vans	—	₹65 one-way, ₹95 same-day return
Monthly pass (cars, etc.)	—	₹1,885
Two‑wheelers	—	₹25 single trip
Trucks & buses	—	₹175 one-way; ₹5,275 monthly
Multi‑axle vehicles (MAV)	—	₹350 one-way; ₹10,550 monthly

Attibele Plaza (32.7 km mark) – applies only to 4-wheelers and above:

• Cars: ₹40 per trip; ₹1,130 monthly

• MAVs: ₹265 per trip; ₹7,915 monthly

• Two-wheelers: still exempt

• Heavy vehicles: same as CSB–Electronics City stretch

Why the Increase?

The hike is an annual adjustment tied to the WPI—a common mechanism for tolls across India. It’s aligned with NHAI policies and part of BETPL’s agreement under NH‑44

Public Reaction

On Reddit, one commuter highlighted issues beyond price:

“Fastag payment is noticeably very very slow at the Attibele toll … it causes very long wait times”

Others voiced frustration:

“The toll is a private toll… I doubt it's NHAI that increased it.”

Concerns range from payment infrastructure delays (like Fastag lags) to broader critiques of tolling practices.

Impact on Commuters

🚘 Daily commuters now face higher monthly costs: ₹1,885 vs. previous lower passes.

🛵 Two-wheeler riders continue to benefit from exemption—costs unchanged at ₹25.

🚚 Transporters of goods and passengers will see steeper toll burdens.

🧭 Return trips (₹95) aren't much higher than a single trip (₹65), which may encourage round‑trip planning. 

Tips for Road Users

Weigh your options: If you don't cross the toll daily, paying per trip might be more economical than a monthly pass.

Plan round trips: ₹95 same‑day return is a better deal than two separate ₹65 trips.

Use Fastag correctly: Slow lanes can add to travel time—know which lanes are faster.

Optimize routes: For those avoiding tolls, alternate non‑toll roads might save costs but could add time.

Final Take

This toll increase reflects a routine WPI-based adjustment—nothing extraordinary but still something daily commuters must factor into budgets. The unchanged status for two-wheelers helps lighter commuters, but the higher charges for multi-axle vehicles and monthly passes might sting for frequent users.

Is this worthy of planning your route around? That depends on your travel frequency and vehicle type—planning ahead and calculating costs can help.