India, May 14 -- Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh has urged the Uttar Pradesh government to defer considering a proposed increase in toll rates on the Yamuna Expressway, stating that a hike at a time of rising inflation would put additional pressure on commuters and businesses using the corridor.

The demand comes a day after the concessionaire (Surkasha group) operating the 165-km access-controlled expressway proposed a revision in toll charges, citing provisions of the concession agreement and rising operational costs.

Officials have said the proposal sent for a consideration to the state government, if approved, could lead to an increase of around 3.5% in toll rates.

In a representation, a copy of it seen by HT, addressed to chief minister ...