By MumbaiNews24 | Updated: July 6, 2025
A viral social media claim suggests that, starting July 15, 2025, all Two‑Wheelers vehicles will be subject to toll charges across India. MumbaiNews24 digs into the claim—and confirms: it’s false.
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What’s the Viral Claim?
A WhatsApp status and forwarded message suggest:
“From July 15, 2025, Two‑Wheelers will have to start paying toll charges on national and state highways. Government-approved notification attached.”
The post includes stock images of toll plazas and a purported government advisory—causing alarm among bikers and commuters.
Is There Any Official Toll Rule Change?
No. There is no new policy from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Road Transport, or any state government announcing toll charges for two-wheelers.
No Gazette notification, official circular, or press release has mentioned such a change effective July 15.
What Does PIB Fact Check Say?
The Press Information Bureau’s fact-check team (@PIBFactCheck) addressed this claim last week, stating clearly that:
“Toll Charges for Two‑Wheelers from July 15? Here’s the Truth!” – The claim is false. No such toll rule exists.
There’s no verified notification or policy document supporting the circulation of this viral message.
What You Need to Know
- 🚫 Two-wheelers will not be charged toll from July 15, 2025.
- 🧾 No official notice, circular, or gazette notification has been issued.
- 🛣️ Existing toll rules exclude Two‑Wheelers, as stated in NHAI and National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules.
- 🔍 Viral messages often use fake “government” templates and images to spread misinformation.
How to Verify Misinformation?
Before forwarding such alerts, follow these tips:
- ✅ Check @PIBFactCheck on X – they debunk claims with clarity.
- ✅ Visit NHAI’s official website or Ministry of Road Transport for policy updates.
- ✅ Look for notification numbers, publication dates, and credible sources.
- ✅ Ignore forwarded messages without official backing—even if they look “government-issued.”
Final Word from MumbaiNews24
As of now, two-wheelers toll charges will not be implemented on July 15, 2025 (or any date thereafter). The viral message claiming otherwise is false and misleading.
MumbaiNews24 urges all readers to verify before sharing, using official sources like NHAI, Ministry of Road Transport, and PIB Fact Check.
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