Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Road toll tax is a user fee collected to fund construction, maintenance, and operation of highways and expressways, often managed by agencies like National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). It is charged from motor vehicles-cars, buses, and trucks-based on usage. Bikes and cycles are exempt due to minimal road wear, lower speeds, and equity considerations. However, a recent viral video from Bengaluru has triggered widespread outrage.

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The now-viral clip shows a cyclist being charged Rs.25 at a toll booth on the privately operated NICE Road. The rider, who claims to have travelled across India, expresse...