In a significant pre-election announcement, the Maharashtra government on Monday declared a complete toll waiver for light motor vehicles at all five toll booths leading into Mumbai. The decision comes ahead of the state’s upcoming assembly elections, signaling a major relief for commuters and motorists.
The implementation of this toll waiver will begin at midnight, with authorities confirming that toll booths at Mumbai’s entry points will cease charging light motor vehicles from 12 am tonight.
This move is expected to ease the financial burden on regular commuters and is seen as part of the state government’s efforts to address public concerns in the lead-up to the elections. The five toll booths at Mumbai’s entry points have long been a point of contention for motorists who travel daily for work or other activities.
While this announcement marks a major policy shift, further details on its long-term implications and any adjustments in toll collection for other vehicle types are still awaited.
Political analysts view this decision as a strategic effort to gain public favor, particularly from daily commuters in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), ahead of the assembly polls. The toll waiver could serve as a key talking point in the electoral campaigns of the ruling government.
More information and reactions from political leaders and stakeholders are expected as the story develops.