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Whenever we travel from one city to another on a highway or expressway, one thing is definitely standing to welcome us on the way – Toll plazaThe car stops, we pay, and move forward. It has become an important part of our road trips.
But have you ever thought that when we roam all over the country, which state is the most where we have to pass through toll gates? That is, which state of India collects the maximum toll tax from the roads?
The answer may be slightly shocking.
And the answer is … Uttar Pradesh!
Yes, the state is the highest toll plaza state on the National Highway Uttar Pradesh (UP)UP is one of the largest and important states in the country in terms of roads. There is a very large network of expressway and national highway which connects every corner of the country.
Because of this huge road network, the number of toll plazas here is also the highest compared to any other state.
Who else is included in the list?
After Uttar Pradesh, if we talk about the top states, then come second and third:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
These are the states where you will continue to get toll gates at a short distance while traveling on the highway.
Why is toll tax charged?
Many people think that this is just a tax. But in reality this money is taken to build, maintain and improve them on which you travel. Whenever you drive on a good and smooth road, understand that your toll tax has played a small role in making that journey comfortable.