The Government of the Russian Federation is rolling out new upper limits for vehicle passages on federal toll highways and the designated sections of those roads. On average, the new rates are expected to be higher by roughly 2.6 times, reflecting adjustments tied to traffic patterns, maintenance needs, and the long-term financing of large-scale road projects. In practical terms, drivers may see higher charges, but the policy aims to distribute costs more evenly across users while ensuring the continuity and reliability of critical toll corridors for freight and passenger travel alike.
At the same time, Avtodor has stated that there is no plan to trigger automatic increases in tolls. The company emphasizes a careful, measured approach to any adjustments, designed to avoid abrupt price shocks for regular motorists and commercial fleets. The pace of changes will be staged, with ongoing consultations intended to balance the interests of road users with the imperative to maintain the financial viability of investment programs that underpin the federal toll network.
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Avtodor notes that when taking into account the indexing carried out since 2016, the apparent rise in the maximum toll rate is not drastic. The adjustment is framed as a way to preserve service quality, shorten travel times, and improve fuel efficiency for users. In practice, the higher cap on tolls is intended to correlate with the 평균 value of savings realized through faster trips and reduced vehicle operating costs over time, rather than to impose immediate, steep price hikes. This approach is described as creating a more predictable pricing environment while still supporting the goals of investment projects in the toll road system.
Thus, thanks to the M-11 highway corridor, the time saved on key intercity travel is substantial, with the Moscow to St. Petersburg route expected to see a notable reduction in travel duration. The reduction translates into fewer hours spent in transit, more reliable scheduling for businesses and commuters, and lower fuel consumption per kilometer traveled, all of which contribute to a meaningful improvement in overall trip efficiency.
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(Source: TAS)