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THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has increased toll fees with effect from today.
The toll fees, however, remain the same in foreign currency.

“In terms of Section 4 of Statutory Instrument 32 of 2021, toll fees, which are pegged in foreign currency are payable in local currency at the prevailing foreign currency auction rate,” Zinara said in a statement. Last week the official foreign currency auction system rate was pegged at US$1:Z$258.

“Pursuant to that, we would like to advise our valued customers that with effect from Monday 23 May 2022, the following toll fees will apply.”

Light vehicles will now pay $520 up from $300 while buses fees have been adjusted from $600 to $1 040, said Zinara.

Heavy trucks will pay $1 300 up from $750 and haulage trucks fees are now pegged at $2 600 up from $1 500.

Motorists living near a tollgate and who frequently pass through the facility will now pay $10 400 up from $6 000.

In foreign currency, fees for light motor vehicles are US$2, minibuses (US$3) and buses pay US$4.

Rehabilitate roads- Image taken from Shutterstock

Heavy trucks and haulage trucks pay US$5 and US$10 respectively.

The Government introduced toll fees in 2009 as part of measures to raise funds to construct and rehabilitate roads.

A well-maintained national road infrastructure facilitates trade leading to economic improvement.

Through Zinara, the Government has been able to rehabilitate the country’s road network in both rural and urban areas.