It's no secret that travellers are feeling the pinch of rising toll taxes. From higher fees to new toll installations on highways, complaints have been pouring in from all directions. Frustrated with the uptick in toll charges, netizens have taken to social media to share their reactions often through hilarious memes. One popular template making the rounds is inspired by the viral "Everywhere I Go, I See His Face" meme from Spider-Man: Far From Home, but with an Indian twist.
Memes Reflect Travellers' Reactions to Rising Toll Taxes
As the government rolls out major infrastructure projects to improve road connectivity across India, new highways are making travel faster and more efficient, reducing travel time and saving on fuel. However, these new roads come with a cost toll taxes. Every traveller must pay these fees to continue their journey on these upgraded routes.
While many are pleased with the smoother roads and quicker commutes, they are not as happy about the increase in toll charges. In June 2024, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) raised toll fees by approximately 5%. This hike has left regular commuters paying more than ever to access expressways.
The toll increase quickly sparked conversations on social media, with users sharing their thoughts on the price hike. Memers, in particular, seized the opportunity to create witty and amusing content, poking fun at the rising toll costs.
Nitin Gadkari and the Toll Tax Memes Take Over X
Bollywood scenes, popular songs, and clever punchlines have been repurposed by memers to highlight the growing toll taxes on India’s highways. The jokes provide a light-hearted way to cope with what many see as an inconvenient reality paying more for road travel. X (formerly Twitter) is now flooded with memes and puns, capturing the frustrations of everyday travellers. Here are some of the funniest examples making the rounds online.
Toll memes 😂 pic.twitter.com/kbTxYiWBUF— change is constant (@changeizconstnt) October 4, 2024
I find this very funny..
😂😂😂😂😂#funn #Memes #toll #nationalhighway #NitinGadkari #gadkari #road #highway #tollplaza #fastag #mahatmagandhi #Gandhi pic.twitter.com/XwdKKpcLbz— Aish Rajgor (@AishRajgor_) September 24, 2024
With inputs from agencies
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