Transporters in Maharashtra expressed resentment on Friday and protested against the state government's decision of imposing a hike of 10 per cent for heavy vehicles on toll tax, calling it "ill-advised and preposterous".

"The road transport fraternity of Maharashtra strongly protests cabinet decision to hike toll by 10 per cent for heavy commercial vehicles on the state highways. It is sad that this is being done to compensate for the waiver given to light vehicles," Bal Malkit Singh, chairman of core committee and former president of All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) told mid-day.