Toll Collection On National Highways Suspended To Ease Emergency Services

The government on Wednesday temporarily suspended toll collection on national highways to ease emergency services in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

“In view of COVID-19, it has been ordered to temporarily suspend the collection of toll at all toll plazas across India,” Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced.

This will not only reduce inconvenience to emergency services but also save critical time, he said. The minister said maintenance of roads and availability of emergency resources at toll plazas will continue as usual.