The rounding off is to the nearest multiple of five at toll plazas, the official said, adding that stretches
- where the fee amounted to Rs 68 or 69 will now be charged Rs 70,
- while on stretches where it is Rs 62, Rs 60 could be charged.
The move, the official said, will significantly reduce long queues on account of tolls.
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According to a recent study by logistics firm Transport Corporation of India (TCI) and IIM-Kolkata,
According to a recent study by logistics firm Transport Corporation of India (TCI) and IIM-Kolkata,
- the cost of delay on highways was USD 6.6 billion per year and
- the cost of additional fuel consumption due to delay was USD 14.7 billion per year on account of several factors like poor road conditions and delays at plazas.