- Car tolls on Pune highways, except Mumbai-Pune Expressway, rose from April 1 under NHAI rates
- Khed Shivapur plaza toll for cars increased to Rs 125 one-way from Rs 115-120 last year
- Light commercial vehicles now pay Rs 200 one-way; buses and trucks Rs 415 at Khed Shivapur
While car tolls on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway have been held steady, motorists using other key Pune highways are facing higher charges from April 1. Toll rates at the Khed Shivapur plaza on the Pune–Bengaluru National Highway (NH‑48) have been revised upward under the National Highways Authority of India's annual rate update, adding to travel costs for daily commuters and long‑distance travellers alike.
At the Khed Shivapur toll plaza on NH‑48, which lies on the crucial Pune–Satara–Bengaluru corridor, car, jeep and van users are now charged Rs 125 for a one‑way trip, compared with Rs 115–120 last year. The return journey toll stands at Rs 185. Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are charged Rs 200 one‑way, while buses and trucks pay Rs 415. Heavier vehicles face steeper hikes, with seven‑axle and above vehicles paying up to Rs 790 one‑way.
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The rise continues a long‑term upward trend. Records show that car tolls at Khed Shivapur were around Rs 90 between 2018 and 2020, increased to Rs 100 in 2021, and climbed to Rs 115–120 by 2024. During the 2024 election period, a temporary concession reduced the car toll to Rs 115. Under NHAI policy, toll rates typically increase by 2 to 5% annually, citing inflation and highway maintenance costs.
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Meanwhile, toll charges on the Yashwantrao Chavan Mumbai–Pune Expressway have remained unchanged for cars at Rs 320 one‑way for 2025–26. The expressway toll includes both the Khalapur (Mumbai side) and Talegaon (Pune side) toll plazas. LCVs and minibuses are charged Rs 495, buses Rs 940, and multi‑axle vehicles between Rs 1,630 and Rs 2,165.
For motorists travelling from Pune to Mumbai, the minimum toll cost remains Rs 320 when using only the expressway. However, those entering city limits via certain routes may pay an additional Rs 80–110 in link or city tolls, pushing the total journey cost to as much as Rs 430.
Officials have reiterated that FASTag remains mandatory, with vehicles without it liable to pay double toll. Some electric vehicles may receive partial exemptions, while minor peak‑hour surcharges of up to Rs 10 can apply at select plazas.
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