Why Are We Still Paying Toll on Broken Highways? | Toll Collection Under Scrutiny | Vantage

India has seen rapid expansion in its highway network but are commuters getting their money’s worth? Despite rising toll collections (₹61,000 crore last year), many highways are still broken, riddled with potholes, and poorly maintained. A Parliamentary committee has raised serious concerns about the justification for tolls, especially when road quality, affordability, and transparency are in question. Should tolls be waived or refunded when roads are in disrepair? What reforms are being recommended? And how can India ensure its infrastructure matches its ambitions?

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