The toll fee for the M2 Lahore-Islamabad Motorway has been increased. The cost for a standard vehicle travelling from Lahore to Islamabad is now Rs1,210, up from the previous rate of Rs1,100.
Additionally, the tolls for commercial vehicles on the M2 Lahore-Islamabad Motorway have seen significant increases. The toll for a van travelling between Lahore and Islamabad has risen to Rs2030, while the cost for a coaster has increased from Rs2,240 to Rs2,840, a surge of up to Rs600.
Under the newly announced toll rates, the tolls for heavy vehicles on the M2 Lahore-Islamabad Motorway have also been increased. The new toll rates are set at Rs4,060 for buses, Rs5,280 for trucks, and Rs6,780 for trailers. The Motorway Authority spokesperson confirmed that these updated toll rates apply to all interchanges along the M2 Motorway.
The spokesperson explained that the toll increase is part of a scheduled 10% annual rise as stipulated in the contract agreement. However, travellers have expressed frustration with the higher tolls, arguing that the additional costs, along with inflation and rising living expenses, have made travel increasingly burdensome.
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In a separate incident, Motorway Police reported that four individuals were found dead in a car parked along the M2 Motorway near Bhera, while a fifth person was discovered unconscious. The sole survivor of this tragic incident later disclosed that they lost consciousness after consuming pastries and juice bought from a bakery during their trip.
