Toll hike on Bengaluru Elevated Tollway from July 1 sparks commuter discontent

Starting July 1, 2025, commuters using the Bengaluru Elevated Tollway — the busy stretch connecting Central Silk Board to Electronics City and extending to Attibele — will face revised toll rates. The revised rates, which will remain in effect until June 30, 2026, are based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) as of March 31, 2025, according to a public notice issued by Bangalore Elevated Tollway Pvt Ltd (BETPL), a special purpose vehicle of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

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The revised rates cover both the elevated section (from 8.765 km to 18.750 km) and the at-grade portion leading up to the Karnataka–Tamil Nadu border (33.130 km). Cars, jeeps, and vans will now be charged ₹65 for a single trip, ₹95 for a return trip, and ₹1,885 for a monthly pass. Two-wheelers will be charged ₹25 for a single journey. Larger vehicles will see steeper increases: trucks and buses will pay ₹175 per trip and ₹5,275 for a monthly pass, while multi-axle vehicles (MAVs) will pay ₹350 per trip and ₹10,550 for a monthly pass.

At the toll plaza near Attibele (32.700 km mark), four-wheelers will pay ₹40 for a single journey and ₹1,130 for a monthly pass. MAVs will be charged ₹265 per trip and ₹7,915 for a monthly pass. Two-wheelers remain exempt at this point.

The revised tolls have triggered discontent among regular users. Many commuters reportedly questioned the justification behind the hike, citing persistent traffic snarls along the route, particularly during peak hours. They argued that despite paying tolls, travel times had not improved noticeably, making the fee seem unreasonable.

Many feel the increase is unfair, especially as the elevated corridor often failed to deliver the promised time savings. BETPL officials, while not speaking on record, maintained that the hike was in line with existing toll policy frameworks, which allow annual adjustments to account for inflation and ensure road maintenance and operational sustainability.