Lahore ring road toll tax increased. The Lahore Ring Road Authority has announced a 16.67% increase in toll tax rates for Northern and Southern loops and Eastern bypass. The revised toll charges came into effect earlier this week and apply across various vehicle categories. Under the new rates, the toll for cars and jeeps has risen from Rs. 60 to Rs. 70. Similarly, the toll for Hiace and wagons has been increased from Rs. 120 to Rs. 140. Minibuses and coasters will now be charged Rs. 140, up from Rs. 120.
For buses, the toll has gone up from Rs. 300 to Rs. 350. Heavy vehicles have also seen a hike in charges. The toll for loader trucks, dumpers, and pickups with 2-3 axles has increased from Rs. 360 to Rs. 420. Trucks and trailers with more than three axles will now pay Rs. 700, up from Rs. 600. The Lahore Ring Road Authority (LRRA) has announced an increase in toll charges for all vehicles using the Lahore Ring Road effective immediately. The decision comes as part of efforts to maintain the road and support ongoing infrastructure development along this key transport route.
Toll Tax Exempted Vehicles
- Ambulances
- Defense vehicles
- Flag cars
- Fire fighting vehicles
- Funeral vans
- Official vehicles of the Authority or the Concessionaire
- Police vehicles
Vehicles Bearing The Plates Of
- Presidency
- Prime Minister’s Secretariat
- Governor House
- Chief Minister’s Secretariat
- A Foreign dignitary on State visit to Pakistan
(i) Vehicles deputed for essential services
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Under the new rates, cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks, and other vehicles will all be subject to higher toll fees. Officials say the additional revenue will be used to improve road conditions, enhance safety measures, and ensure smoother traffic flow on one of the city’s busiest highways. Authorities also stated that proper signage displaying the new toll charges has been installed at all entry and exit points. The toll increase reflects the Punjab government’s broader plan to upgrade urban infrastructure and manage traffic efficiently on major highways around Lahore.