š£ļø Toll-Free Rides for Bikes? Gadkari Sets the Record Straight! š“āāļø
- MediaFx
- Jun 26
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Ā Union Minister NitināÆGadkari has firmly denied rumours that two-wheelers will be charged tolls from JulyāÆ15, 2025. Both he and NHAI have clarified that bikes are still exempt ā no toll fees for riders! They added that the recent FASTag annual pass scheme for private vehicles (like cars) is separate. So, two-wheeler riders can relaxāthe roads stay toll-free āļø.
š Whatās the buzz?
Reports claimed that from 15 July 2025, two-wheelers would start paying tolls via FASTag.
That sparked confusion and worry among ridersāparticularly working-class folks who rely on bikes.
š¬ The official word:
Gadkari posted on X:
āSome media houses are spreading misleading news about imposing toll tax on twoāwheeler vehicles. No such decision has been proposed. The exemption on toll for twoāwheeler vehicles will continue fully.ā.
NHAI echoed it:
ā#FactCheck: ā¦ no such proposal is under consideration. ā¦ No plans to introduce toll charges for twoāwheelers. #FakeNewsā.
šļø What it means for bike riders
Two-wheelers remain exempt from national highway tolls.
This keeps travel affordable for everyday commuters, delivery riders, small traders, and students.
Gadkari and NHAI have emphasized that spreading unverified claims only creates public.
āļø Whatās new for other vehicles?
Alongside, Gadkari announced a FASTag-based annual passĀ for private non-commercial cars, jeeps, and vans:
Priced at ā¹3,000/year
Valid for 200 trips or 1 year, whichever comes first
Usable from 15 August 2025Ā via NHAI/Rajmarg Yatra app.
This is separate from the two-wheeler exemption and is aimed at simplifying toll payments.
š Why this matters
Reason | Explanation |
Fairness for riders | Bikes are often used by less affluent segments; toll-free travel eases financial strain |
Traffic flow | Two-wheelers arenāt allowed on some expressways, but where allowed, untolled movement avoids delays |
Truth over rumor | Confirmations from official sources help stop sensationalism and reassure people |
š ļø MediaFx Opinion
From the peopleās perspective, this clarification is a win for working-class riders who depend on two-wheelers to reach work and errands affordably. The government has listened and taken the right step by keeping tolls off bikes. Letās hope this transparency continuesāevery rider deserves fairness and dignity!
We want to hear from you ā”ļøĀ Are you relieved about the toll-free ride? Tell us in the comments about your journeys or how this affects your daily commute!
