Beginning on May 1, india will implement a revolutionary change to the way tolls are collected on national roadways.  In an effort to make road travel easier, quicker, and more transparent, the National Highways Authority of india (NHAI) is gradually discontinuing the FASTag system and substituting it with a GPS-based toll collection system.
 
Why the shift?
Although it hasn't been flawless, FASTag has contributed to shorter wait times at toll booths.  Misuse of tags, lengthy lines, and technological issues are still problems.  The government is moving to a satellite-backed toll system in order to solve these problems and raise tolling to international standards.
 
 The purpose of the new system is to:
 
• Tolls are calculated according to the actual distance you drove.
• Reduce wait times by eliminating the need to pause at booths.
• Reduce the chance of fraud and avoid manual errors.
• Facilitate a smoother, frictionless driving experience
 
What's This GPS-Based System All About?
The new model tracks the movement of your car on highways using GPS technology.  Additionally, it calculates toll charges in real-time using GPS devices installed in vehicles and ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras.
 
This implies:
 
• There will be no longer flat fees; instead, prices will be determined by the number of kilometers driven. You are not allowed to halt or slow down at toll plazas.
•  Your associated bank account will be immediately debited for the toll amount.
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What FASTag Users Should Know

Don't worry if you're already utilizing FASTag; the changeover should happen gradually.
 
What you must do is as follows:
 
Continue using FASTag through april 30, 2025.
 
Next, equip your car with a GPS gadget that has been certified by the authorities.
 
Connect your bank to the new system.
 
After you are completely onboarded, take off your FASTag sticker.

What's in It for You?

This upgrade offers more advantages than just faster toll payments.
 
• No more standing in line
• Just the distance you travel should be paid for.
• Reduced pollutants and fuel consumption
• Reduced stoppages and increased road safety
• Greater openness in billing and toll deductions
• One of the most significant modifications to India's highways in recent years is this transition. Road travel is anticipated to become more efficient for truckers, carriers, and individual automobile owners equally, however it may take some time to get used to the new system.
 
To assist with installations and onboarding, the government is anticipated to start awareness campaigns and assistance centers.

Therefore, your toll experience will probably be considerably different and far more high-tech if you're driving after May 1.
 
 
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SIBY JEYYA

16/04/2025 10:18 AM