Toll rates hiked on Bengaluru's Electronics City flyover, Attibele highway effective July 1
Commuters using the Bangalore Elevated Tollway from Central Silk Board to Electronics City and further up to Attibele near the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border will have to shell out more from July 1, 2025, as the toll rates have been revised.
The hike, applicable till June 30, 2026, is based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) as on March 31, 2025, according to a public notice by Bangalore Elevated Tollway Pvt Ltd (BETPL), a special purpose vehicle established by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) that is responsible for the development and maintenance of this stretch of National Highway 44 between Central Silk Board Junction and Attibele.
As per the revised toll charges for the elevated section from 8.765 km to 18.750 km (Central Silk Board Junction to Electronics City) and the at-grade section up to the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border (33.130 km), cars, jeeps, and vans will now be charged ₹65 for a single journey, ₹95 for multiple journey, and ₹1,885 for a monthly pass. Two-wheelers will now have to pay ₹25 for a single trip.
For larger vehicles like trucks and multi-axle vehicles (MAVs), the rates have seen a substantial jump. Trucks and buses will be charged ₹175 for a single journey and ₹5,275 for a monthly pass, while MAVs will pay ₹350 for a single journey and ₹10,550 for the monthly pass.
At the fee plaza located at 32.700 km near Attibele, tolls are applicable only for four-wheelers and larger vehicles. Two-wheelers continue to be exempted. Cars will pay ₹40 for a single journey and ₹1,130 for a monthly pass. MAVs will pay ₹265 per trip and ₹7,915 monthly pass.
Commuters unhappy
However, daily commuters have expressed concern over the revised toll structure, questioning the value for money, especially given the frequent traffic bottlenecks on the stretch despite paying tolls.
'It's frustrating to pay more every year when the service is far from seamless. Traffic congestion is a daily ordeal, especially during peak hours. What are we paying for if not for quicker commutes?' asked Vinay Prasad K., a resident of HSR Layout who travels to Electronic City for work.
Gajendra Kumar, an IT professional from Bommanahalli, said, 'I travel every day on this stretch to Hosur to my factory. This is an unfair toll hike; the elevated stretch is supposed to save time, but often it doesn't. Increasing tolls without improving traffic flow or safety measures seems unfair.'
BETPL officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the revision is in line with the existing toll policy, which permits annual adjustments based on the WPI to ensure financial viability and proper maintenance of the road infrastructure.
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