ISLAMABAD – Road travel on M1, M4 and M5 Motorway becomes more expensive as National Highway Authority (NHA) jacked up toll tax increase by up to 30percent from start of October 2024.

The new charges will directly impact travel expenses on routes including the M1, M4, and M5 motorways. As per latest notification, the toll for cars on the M1 Motorway has increased from Rs 350 to Rs 460.

For those travelling Lahore to Abdul Hakeem on M3 Motorway, the new toll tax is Rs 650. M4 Motorway, stretching from Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad and Multan, will see an increase from Rs 650 to Rs 850.

New Motorway Toll Tax 2024

Category	Old Tax	New Tax
Car	350	460
Wagon up to 12 Seater	550	720
13-24 Seater Coaster/Mini Bus	700	910
Bus	1000	1300
2 & 3 Axle Truck	1300	1690
Articulated Truck	1500	1950

M-4 (Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad-Multan) Toll Rates

Category	Old Tax	New Tax
Car	650	850
Wagon up to 12 Seater	1000	1300
13-24 Seater Coaster/Mini Bus	1500	1950
Bus	2000	2600
2 & 3 Axle Truck	2600	3380
Articulated Truck	3200	4160

This latest round of toll increases follows a series of hikes across Pakistan’s highway network, with the NHA previously raising rates on the M2 Motorway between Lahore and Islamabad in August 2024. The frequent adjustments have sparked concerns among travelers as commuting costs continue to rise.

Authorities linked toll hikes to rising operational costs and the necessity for ongoing infrastructure maintenance. This move is also part of a broader government strategy to enhance tax collection from the highway sector amid the country’s fiscal challenges.

Travelers are advised to factor in these higher toll rates when planning their journeys on major national routes.