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Maharashtra EV Exemption Ignored: Electric Car Owners Still Pay Toll on Bandra-Worli Sea Link
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🗓 22 Jul 2026, 03:08 PM
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Despite Maharashtra's exemption of electric vehicles from tolls, owners driving on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link are still required to pay the bridge fee.
Electric vehicle owners in Mumbai are still paying toll on the Bandra‑Worli Sea Link, even though the state government has exempted EVs from tolls on all roads.
The Bandra‑Worli Sea Link, a major artery connecting Bandra and Worli, is operated by a private toll authority that has not yet implemented the exemption.
The continued toll collection has drawn criticism from EV users and environmental groups who argue that the exemption should apply uniformly.
The issue remains unresolved as the bridge operator has yet to announce any plan to align its toll policy with the state directive.
The Bandra‑Worli Sea Link, a major artery connecting Bandra and Worli, is operated by a private toll authority that has not yet implemented the exemption.
The continued toll collection has drawn criticism from EV users and environmental groups who argue that the exemption should apply uniformly.
The issue remains unresolved as the bridge operator has yet to announce any plan to align its toll policy with the state directive.