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India's Electronic Toll Collection System to Replace Traditional Tolls Nationwide Within a Year
Dec 04, 2025 03:50 pm CST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces plans to implement electronic toll collection across India within a year, replacing traditional toll systems. The NETC program using FASTag technology will enable automatic payments without stopping at toll plazas, revolutionizing highway travel across 4,500 ongoing highway projects worth Rs 10 lakh crore.
NHAI Enhances Transparency: New Toll Plaza Displays for Local Monthly and Annual Pass Information
Oct 24, 2025 10:44 pm CST
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched an initiative to display comprehensive information about Local Monthly Pass and Annual Pass options at toll plazas nationwide, aiming to improve user awareness and transparency. The information will be available in multiple languages and accessible through both physical displays and the Rajmargyatra mobile application, helping commuters understand eligibility requirements and application procedures for these money-saving pass options.
India's New Toll Payment Rules: Double Fee for Cash, 1.25x for UPI Starting November 15
Oct 15, 2025 07:18 pm CST
Starting November 15, India implements new toll payment regulations requiring vehicles without FASTag to pay double fees for cash payments and 1.25 times the rate for UPI transactions. This amendment aims to promote digital payments, improve traffic flow, and enhance toll collection efficiency across national highways. The NHAI's FASTag system, which uses RFID technology for automatic toll deduction, has expanded significantly since becoming mandatory in 2021, with its annual pass option already reaching 25 lakh users.