Overview

• The proposal would charge single-occupancy private cars on congested corridors such as the Outer Ring Road during peak hours.
• Collection is being explored via FASTag to automate deductions without new toll plazas.
• Vehicles carrying two or more passengers are envisioned to be exempt to encourage carpooling.
• Officials say the concept has not been approved or enforced and is currently in the consideration stage.
• A 2023 Karnataka panel backed peak-hour charging, while experts now warn of transit shortfalls and legal and enforcement hurdles including zone definitions and occupancy verification.