Lahore Ring Road toll tax increased for all vehicle categories

LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Lahore Ring Road Authority has announced a 16.67% increase in toll charges for the Northern Loop, Southern Loop, and Eastern Bypass.

The revised toll rates came into effect earlier this week and apply to all major vehicle categories.

Under the updated schedule, the toll for cars and jeeps has been raised from Rs. 60 to Rs. 70. Charges for Hiace vans and wagons have increased from Rs. 120 to Rs. 140, while minibuses and coasters will now also pay Rs. 140, up from Rs. 120.

The toll for buses has been revised upward from Rs. 300 to Rs. 350. Similarly, heavy vehicles, including loader trucks, dumpers, and 2–3 axle pickups, will now be charged Rs. 420, compared to the previous rate of Rs. 360.

For trucks and trailers with more than three axles, the toll has been increased from Rs. 600 to Rs. 700.

Exempted Vehicles

The following vehicles remain exempt from toll charges on the Lahore Ring Road:

Ambulances Defence vehicles Flag cars Firefighting vehicles Funeral vans Official vehicles of the Ring Road Authority or concessionaire Police vehicles

Vehicles bearing official plates of:

The Presidency Prime Minister’s Secretariat Governor House Chief Minister’s Secretariat Foreign dignitaries on official state visits • Vehicles deployed for essential public services