For citizens too, it is important that they plan their trip in advance. Anticipate more time than usual at the toll nakas and factor that into your commute. If you have a very urgent appointment, then perhaps try to avoid the toll plaza, if you can. Commuters on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL), for instance, do have another option, and perhaps it is best to stick to that till things get smoother.

For those who do take routes with toll nakas, though, remember to have patience in plenty. With the currency tension and frayed tempers, it is a powder keg out there. Check your temper — and this goes for both, the drivers and the toll officials.

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The cashless options for toll payment are on the rise and that is a good sign. Regular commuters now need to explore these alternatives, but in the meanwhile, it is all about mutual respect and co-operation for those in the queue. Don’t let the road toll take a toll on your mental health and peace.