Trucks cover 30 per cent more distance a day post-GST

The distance travelled by trucks per day has increased by at least 30% post the rollout of goods and services tax (GST), according to a document prepared by the road transport ministry on the impact of GST on logistics sector. Trucks are covering 300-325 km a day on an average against about 225 km a day before GST, it said. The booklet, which is being shared with MPs and also in the social media,…