The National Highways and Motorways Police (NH&MP) have increased toll rates for vehicles operating without the mandatory M-Tag, effective from February 1 (today).

Commuters were urged to obtain the M-Tag free of charge by January 31 to avoid additional charges.

Authorities have warned that from Saturday, vehicles without the tag or with insufficient balance would be subject to a 25% surcharge on the standard toll fee, with a minimum charge of Rs50.

“In exercise of powers conferred under Section 10(2) vii of NHA Act 1991 as amended in 2001, National Highways Authority hereby notifies for the information of the General Public that in order to implement 100% M-Tag Regime on all Motorways in the country, the vehicles without M-Tag or low balance/cash vehicles shall pay additional toll of 25% over and above the original toll rate with minimum capping of Rs.50 w.e.f 1st February 2025,” the notification issued by the NHA Directorate of Revenue (Finance Wing) said.