KUALA LUMPUR: The government's proposed RM6.2bil takeover of four highway concessionaires will not do away with toll charges but see motorists paying less for toll, says Lim Guan Eng. He added that motorists would pay congestion charges of less than 30% outside peak hours and toll-free during off peak hours. Asked if the congestion charges would ultimately be abolished after the concession period, Lim said it was the government's hope to abolish toll altogether after the concession period had ended. However, he said that nominal toll charges may still be imposed for operational and maintenance costs of the highways. Related story:Dr M: No decision yet by Cabinet on highway takeover

Source: thestar July 09, 2019 06:22 UTC