In a significant development for Zimbabwean motorists, the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) is putting into action the new toll fees proposed within Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s 2024 budget. These adjustments, effective from Friday morning, are expected to impact a wide range of vehicle types, with the most notable changes affecting users of prime roads such as the Harare-Beitbridge and Plumtree-Mutare highways.
For light motor vehicles, the toll fee will rise from US$2 to US$4, doubling the cost. Minibuses will face an increase from US$3 to US$6, while buses will now pay US$8, up from US$4. Heavy vehicles will incur a US$10 charge, up from US$5, and haulage trucks will see their toll fees jump from US$10 to US$20.
Motorists living in proximity to tollgates on premium roads will also feel the pinch, with fees rising to US$80 per term, up from the previous US$40.
For those using other roads in Zimbabwe, the changes are slightly less dramatic. Light motor vehicles will pay US$3, up from US$2, minibuses will incur a US$5 fee, conventional buses will be charged US$6, heavy vehicles will face an US$8 charge, and haulage trucks will pay US$15. Meanwhile, residents within the tollgate area will now pay US$60 per term.
These toll fee adjustments come as part of Zimbabwe’s efforts to bolster its road infrastructure and generate revenue to fund essential projects. However, they are likely to be met with mixed reactions from the country’s motorists.
The implementation of these new toll fees underscores the importance of staying informed about changes in government policies that impact daily life and expenses, especially for Zimbabwean drivers.
