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Drivers using the three major toll roads in Sierra Leone will see adjusted toll fees starting today, following approval by Parliament.
The Parliament unanimously agreed to revise the toll tariffs after a public debate. The changes aim to address concerns raised by citizens and stakeholders while adhering to a concession agreement.
A report by the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Works and Public Assets highlighted the need for transparency and citizen consideration in the adjustment process. The Committee also emphasized the importance of a comprehensive review of the entire concession agreement, as mandated every three years.
The new toll rates apply to all three toll gates on the highway: Hastings, Songo, and Masiaka. The fees are categorized by vehicle type:
Group 1 (Keke): Le1 to NLe3
Group 2 (Taxis): Le2 to NLe5
Group 3 (SUVs, Pickup Jeeps, Mini Buses): Le4 to NLe10
Group 4 (Coaches, Small and Light Vans): Le18 to NLe40
Group 5 (Fuel Tankers – Loaded): Le100 to NLe250
Group 6 (Heavy-Duty Vehicles): Le183 to NLe400
Group 6 (Heavy-Duty Trucks, Trailers, Semi-trailers): New Category – NLe600
Officials Assure No Impact on Prices
Authorities assured that the toll adjustments won’t lead to increased transportation fares or commodity prices. The Motor Drivers Union reportedly supports the changes, citing plans by the construction company (CRSG) to build more highways in the country.
This is so pathetic in this hard time.
It will be well and good if the Toll adjustment won’t have any adverse effect on prices of commodities and transportation fares, otherwise, it woulf just be sort adding more insults to an injury.
From bad to worst, Na Salone legacy.
All dis changes nor go bring improvement na d kontri but more suffering
Everyone is fully aware of the fact that the sole aim of any business or firm is to maximize profits. So stop making mockery of us we are not interested in any hide and seek play anymore. How could you ( Authorities), Telling us that “Authorities assured that increase in toll gate fees will not lead to an increase in transport fare and prices of other commodities” that’s not true. Were you the ones who provided their incomes to do their investments?
Come on, gone at those days when you used to brainwashed us with all sorts of sugarcoated grammars, we are no longer taking such. Let’s “call Spade a spade” the inflation rate is expected to probably double if not more.