Are the toll fees for pickup trucks the same as for passenger cars?
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Pickup trucks and passenger cars have the same bridge and road toll fees. Pickup trucks are divided into double-row seat pickups and single-row seat pickups. Due to their dual function of carrying passengers and cargo, many people are unaware of how their bridge and road toll fees are calculated. In fact, after entering the highway, pickup trucks are calculated as cargo vehicles, belonging to the same category as passenger cars. More relevant information is as follows: Weight: Pickup trucks generally have a nominal load capacity of around 0.5 tons, with some higher at 0.75 tons (though carrying 2 tons is also manageable), thus classifying them under the category of trucks under 2 tons, the same level as passenger cars. This differs from the toll fees for other types of vehicles.
When I first bought my pickup truck, I was also puzzled about the toll fees. But when I drove it, I realized it was different from a regular car. Every time I passed a highway toll booth, the displayed fee was noticeably higher for the pickup—like 30 yuan compared to 20 yuan for a car. The reason is simple: in most places, pickups are classified as light-duty trucks, while regular cars fall under passenger vehicles. In the toll system, trucks have higher rates. According to policy design, trucks cause more wear and tear on roads, so they’re charged more to subsidize maintenance costs. This means driving a regular car saves money, especially on long trips—I’ve calculated that for every 100 kilometers, a pickup costs 30-40 yuan more than a car. Before buying, I should have considered this factor instead of just focusing on fuel efficiency, because toll fees can really add up.
