•Hundreds of truck operators in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district protested against a steep hike in toll charges for out-of-state vehicles.
•The Congress government approved the toll tax barrier policy 2026-27, increasing LMV charges from Rs 70 to Rs 170 and oversized commercial vehicles from Rs 720 to Rs 900 daily, effective April 1.
•Protesters at Nalagarh tehsil condemned the decision, stating it severely impacts earnings, increases transportation costs, and affects tourism.
•Truck operators warned of blocking national highways and holding sit-in protests if the government does not withdraw the increased toll tax.
•The Himachal Pradesh Private Bus Operators' Association and Bus and Car Operators' Confederation of India also protested the proposed hike.
