Around Tk60cr toll collected on Padma, Jamuna bridges during holidays
"We have also signed MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with six firms so that vehicles can cross the bridges swiftly with paying toll through apps," Bridge Division Secretary M Abdur Rouf said
At least Tk59,77,29,050 toll was collected on two major longest bridges-Padma, Jamuna- in the country during the Eid holidays.
"We have seen maximum motor vehicles crossing Padma and Jamuna bridges on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Azha holidays," Bridge Division Secretary M Abdur Rouf told BSS today.
He said electronic toll collection (ETC) was also introduced on the bridges aimed at reducing time for vehicle crossing the bridges.
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"We have also signed MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with six firms so that vehicles can cross the bridges swiftly with paying toll through apps," the secretary said.
Sources said the Padma and Jamuna bridges recorded their highest-ever daily toll collection and vehicle crossings on 5 June.
The Padma Multi Purpose Bridge authority has collected the highest Taka 5,43,28,000 as toll on 5 June, while Tk4,10,80,950 was collected from Jamuna bridge on the same day.
At least 52,487 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge as Jamuna Bridge saw passing 64,283 vehicles on 5 June.
