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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that vehicles without FASTag affixed on their front windshield will be charged double the toll fee. This move aims to encourage the use of electronic toll collection (ETC) and reduce congestion at toll plazas.
Details
From now on, vehicles without FASTag or with non-functional FASTag will be charged twice the toll fee. This decision comes after the government’s push for digital payments and contactless transactions.
Objective
The main objective of this move is to:
- Promote the use of FASTag for electronic toll collection
- Reduce congestion and waiting times at toll plazas
- Encourage digital payments and contactless transactions
Impact
This move is expected to:
- Increase the adoption of FASTag among vehicle owners
- Reduce cash transactions at toll plazas
- Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion
- Enhance the overall efficiency of toll collection
Note
FASTag is a RFID-based toll collection system that allows vehicles to pass through toll plazas without stopping. It has been made mandatory for all vehicles since January 2023.