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Toll Tax Free: The Maharashtra government has waived toll tax for electric vehicles on some major highways, which will benefit both EV owners and the environment. Let us tell you which are these highways.
The Maharashtra government has taken a big and great decision for electric vehicles ( EV) . Now electric vehicles will not have to pay toll tax on the state’s three major expressways Atal Setu, Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai-Nagpur).
This exemption has started from August 22. According to a report by Moneycontrol, the aim of this move is to save the environment and promote clean transport. This decision has been approved by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik confirmed this in a press conference and said that this policy has been implemented under the Motor Vehicles Tax Act of 1958.
Electric vehicle owners benefit
Minister Sarnaik said that this exemption will not only benefit electric vehicle drivers, but it will also help in keeping the environment clean. Electric vehiclesPetrol-diesel vehiclesThey do not pollute like EVs, so this step will contribute significantly in reducing carbon emissions. This exemption will be applicable on major roads like Atal Setu (Mumbai-Navi Mumbai), Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Samruddhi Mahamarg. Thousands of vehicles ply on these roads every day, and now EV drivers will not have to pay toll. This will reduce the burden on their pockets and will encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.
Demand for electric vehicles will increase
Experts believe that this decision can prove to be a game-changer. This will not only benefit private vehicle owners, but will also save the cost of commercial vehicle operators, such as taxi and bus operators. This will increase the demand for electric vehicles and in MaharashtraEVThe ecosystem will be strengthened.
This policy can become an example for other states as well. All types of electric vehicles will benefit from this exemption, whether it is a private car or a bus. Especially vehicles of M2, M3 and M6 category, i.e. four-wheeler private vehicles and government or private buses, will come under the purview of this exemption.
This policy is part of Maharashtra’s EV policy released in April , which talked about promoting clean transportation. This policy includes many other benefits along with toll exemption, such as subsidy on purchasing EV . This step is also big for the environment, because electric vehicles reduce harmful gases that pollute the air. This effort of the Maharashtra government shows that it is serious about sustainable development and clean energy. This will not only benefit the environment, but will also save people’s expenses.
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