This news is for you if you drive on the highway and are annoyed by the FASTag inconvenience. The FASTag system will cease operations on march 1, 2025, and a new method of toll tax payment will be introduced. To make the trip more simpler, the government is implementing an automated toll deduction system. Let us tell you how the new system will operate, what advantages you expect, and what should be kept in mind.
The journey of FASTag - Why is it being discontinued?
To encourage digital payments and alleviate lengthy traffic at toll plazas, FASTag was implemented in india in 2016. However, several issues have surfaced in recent years:
Many locations do not scan FASTag, which causes vehicles to stop.
Some began using phony or duplicate FASTags.
Numerous FASTag users were billed excessively without cause.
Traffic grew as a result of vehicles with poor balance being halted at the toll booth.
The government is now developing a new toll-collecting system that will be more intelligent and practical to address all of these issues.
How will toll tax be deducted from march 1, 2025?
The "Automatic Number Plate Recognition System" (ANPR) is being implemented by the government. By scanning the vehicle's license plate, this technology will automatically deduct the toll. In other words, there is no longer a requirement for a tag or the inconvenience of monitoring the balance.
How will this system work?
Camera scanning: At the toll plaza, high-resolution cameras will be erected to scan your car's license plate.
Database matching: Your car number will be compared to the government database, which will reveal the owner of the vehicle.
Automatic payment: Your bank account, associated UPI, or mobile wallet will be automatically charged the toll amount.
Quick entry and exit: You won't have to stop to cross the toll.
Numerous nations in europe and America have already adopted this approach, and india may soon follow suit.
Benefits of the new toll system
Travel without stopping: Long lines at the toll plaza are no longer an issue.
Fraud prevention: No one will be able to utilize a duplicate or phony FASTag.
Precise payment: There is no extra fee; the farther you go, the more toll is subtracted.
Cashless and paperless system: All transactions would be conducted digitally, ensuring transparency.
Less pollution: There will be fewer traffic jams from toll booth stops and less pollution from cars starting and stopping.
Is there anything new you need to do?
No, your car registration number will be automatically linked to this system by the government. But you must have the following in mind:
It should be a high-security registration plate (HSRP) on your car.
For payment to be made, the car must be connected to your bank account or UPI ID.
You might need to replace your car's license plate if it is outdated.
What if your account balance is low?
What would happen if there was no money in the account? This is a question that many individuals may have. The government can implement specific regulations for this:
Only when the balance is low will the first alarm be delivered?
After the second warning, there will be a period to complete the payment.
Those who fail to pay regularly risk fines or having their vehicles blacklisted.
An example from real life: how will your path alter?
Case Study 1: The journey of amit
Every day, amit must pause for five to ten minutes at the toll plaza on his way from delhi to Gurugram. He frequently needs to pay cash or has an additional fee taken since the FASTag was not scanned.
However, after the new ANPR system is put into place in march 2025, they will be able to cross the toll without stopping and no additional fees will be applied.
Case Study 2: Seema's difficulties are resolved
When Seema's FASTag balance ran out, she frequently got stranded at the toll. Frequently, there were payment issues as well since the OTP was not received.
Now, however, seema won't have to worry about any FASTag balance because the payment will be made straight from the account thanks to the new number plate scanning mechanism.
What further alterations could occur in the future?
The government is always working to make this system better. Among the potential modifications are:
GPS-based tolling system: just the distance traveled will be used to calculate the toll.
Extension of electronic tolling: Shortly, tolls can be collected in this manner even within urban areas.
A quick and intelligent road system to make traffic even more efficient.
So, Is This Beneficial For You?
The FASTag system will cease operations on march 1, 2025, and a new tolling system based on ANPR will take its place.
In addition to easing traffic issues, this technology will provide travelers with an intelligent, cashless travel experience.
As quickly as possible, get the number plate on your car updated if it is not HSRP.
To ensure trouble-free toll payment, link the bank account to the car number.
The new system is a significant step in the direction of smarter and more modern indian roadways.
The journey of FASTag - Why is it being discontinued?
To encourage digital payments and alleviate lengthy traffic at toll plazas, FASTag was implemented in india in 2016. However, several issues have surfaced in recent years:
Many locations do not scan FASTag, which causes vehicles to stop.
Some began using phony or duplicate FASTags.
Numerous FASTag users were billed excessively without cause.
Traffic grew as a result of vehicles with poor balance being halted at the toll booth.
The government is now developing a new toll-collecting system that will be more intelligent and practical to address all of these issues.
How will toll tax be deducted from march 1, 2025?
The "Automatic Number Plate Recognition System" (ANPR) is being implemented by the government. By scanning the vehicle's license plate, this technology will automatically deduct the toll. In other words, there is no longer a requirement for a tag or the inconvenience of monitoring the balance.
How will this system work?
Camera scanning: At the toll plaza, high-resolution cameras will be erected to scan your car's license plate.
Database matching: Your car number will be compared to the government database, which will reveal the owner of the vehicle.
Automatic payment: Your bank account, associated UPI, or mobile wallet will be automatically charged the toll amount.
Quick entry and exit: You won't have to stop to cross the toll.
Numerous nations in europe and America have already adopted this approach, and india may soon follow suit.
Benefits of the new toll system
Travel without stopping: Long lines at the toll plaza are no longer an issue.
Fraud prevention: No one will be able to utilize a duplicate or phony FASTag.
Precise payment: There is no extra fee; the farther you go, the more toll is subtracted.
Cashless and paperless system: All transactions would be conducted digitally, ensuring transparency.
Less pollution: There will be fewer traffic jams from toll booth stops and less pollution from cars starting and stopping.
Is there anything new you need to do?
No, your car registration number will be automatically linked to this system by the government. But you must have the following in mind:
It should be a high-security registration plate (HSRP) on your car.
For payment to be made, the car must be connected to your bank account or UPI ID.
You might need to replace your car's license plate if it is outdated.
What if your account balance is low?
What would happen if there was no money in the account? This is a question that many individuals may have. The government can implement specific regulations for this:
Only when the balance is low will the first alarm be delivered?
After the second warning, there will be a period to complete the payment.
Those who fail to pay regularly risk fines or having their vehicles blacklisted.
An example from real life: how will your path alter?
Case Study 1: The journey of amit
Every day, amit must pause for five to ten minutes at the toll plaza on his way from delhi to Gurugram. He frequently needs to pay cash or has an additional fee taken since the FASTag was not scanned.
However, after the new ANPR system is put into place in march 2025, they will be able to cross the toll without stopping and no additional fees will be applied.
Case Study 2: Seema's difficulties are resolved
When Seema's FASTag balance ran out, she frequently got stranded at the toll. Frequently, there were payment issues as well since the OTP was not received.
Now, however, seema won't have to worry about any FASTag balance because the payment will be made straight from the account thanks to the new number plate scanning mechanism.
What further alterations could occur in the future?
The government is always working to make this system better. Among the potential modifications are:
GPS-based tolling system: just the distance traveled will be used to calculate the toll.
Extension of electronic tolling: Shortly, tolls can be collected in this manner even within urban areas.
A quick and intelligent road system to make traffic even more efficient.
So, Is This Beneficial For You?
The FASTag system will cease operations on march 1, 2025, and a new tolling system based on ANPR will take its place.
In addition to easing traffic issues, this technology will provide travelers with an intelligent, cashless travel experience.
As quickly as possible, get the number plate on your car updated if it is not HSRP.
To ensure trouble-free toll payment, link the bank account to the car number.
The new system is a significant step in the direction of smarter and more modern indian roadways.
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