Weighing pros and cons of toll charges
WITH the fuel price increase, one would imagine toll operators rubbing their hands in glee. Road users are a bunch of fellows with economic sense, it will tell them that it is cheaper to pay toll then to detour.
But, the toll was increased, though not to the full contract amount to ease the burden on motorists. The Government had to compensate the toll operators for the difference.
This is detrimental to road users and the country's economy as a whole. With the increase in toll, road users will detour to save on toll costs, though they may use more fuel.