No Toll Gate Exemption for Press & Media Professionals in India.

News info: Despite their essential role in informing society and ensuring government accountability, press and media professionals in India do not get any toll gate exemption. Whether you're a reporter, cameraman, editor, or part of any digital media outlet – you must pay toll like a regular citizen unless officially assigned on government duty.

Fact check: As per NHAI Rule 11 under National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008:
Only specific categories like emergency vehicles, defence, constitutional authorities, and election duty vehicles are toll-free.
Media aur press ka naam exempted list mein nahi hai.

Justice message: Media log awaam ki khidmat karte hain – dhoop ho ya barish, sach sametne ground pe utarte hain. Unke liye toll fee chhoot ka discussion zaroori hai. Jab sarkari assignment ho ya press card verify ho, unko support milna chahiye.