💨 Abstract

During the extended long weekend in Shimla, hotel occupancy increased to 70-80%, but tourism stakeholders were disappointed as it could have been higher due to long queues at state entry points caused by manual toll tax collection. This inconvenience led some tourists to cancel trips and opt for alternative destinations. The stakeholders called for an automated toll tax collection system and the introduction of a broad gauge rail line in the absence of good air connectivity.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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