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Centre will roll out a satellite and AI-based toll collection system nationwide by end-2026, eliminating waiting time at toll plazas, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Rajya Sabha, adding it will save fuel costs and significantly boost government revenue

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said India will implement a barrier-free, electronic toll collection system nationwide within a year. Rolled out at 10 locations, the FASTag and AI-based system aims to reduce congestion and enhance motorist experience on highways

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that manual toll collection will be replaced by a nationwide electronic system within a year. The NETC program, using FASTag RFID technology, aims to provide seamless, automatic toll payments across 4,500 ongoing highway projects

NHAI’s Rajmargyatra app now allows users to gift the FASTag annual pass, valid for one year or 200 toll crossings. Priced at Rs 3,000, it ensures seamless travel across 1,150 toll plazas and has already gained 25 lakh users.

Vehicles without functional FASTag will be charged twice the applicable user fee if paying in cash

NHAI has tightened its rules against 'loose FASTags'—FASTags not affixed to vehicles—to improve toll collection and avoid congestion. Toll agencies must now report such cases for blacklisting to support smooth operations ahead of MLFF and annual pass rollouts

The Union Minister clarified that no such proposal exists and called rumours baseless, urging media outlets to verify facts before reporting

The minister said that the pass would be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips — whichever comes first — this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans

The implementation of HSRP Telangana plates has significantly leveraged vehicle security corresponding to private car owners in the region. These plates are coded with a laser to enhance safety. These also play a crucial role in curbing crimes related to vehicles by improving traceability.

There were reports that a satellite-based tolling system would be launched from May 1, 2025, and will replace the existing FASTag-based toll collection system. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued clarification

According to the NPCI, the FASTag payments will be verified within a particular time frame from the moment the tag is scanned at a toll plaza

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday that this will enable customers to automatically replenish the balances in Fastag, NCMC, etc. if the balance goes below the threshold limit set by them. This will enhance convenience in making travel-related payments.

The NHAI's mandate is aimed at making collection process easy at toll plazas and curbing misuse of FASTags as part of the 'One vehicle, One FASTag' initiative.

In a comprehensive FAQ update on its website, Paytm has clarified the operational status of various services, ensuring minimal disruption for its customers.

IHMCL has said it is encouraging FASTag users to complete the 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) process of their latest FASTag as per RBI guidelines.

The NHAI announced that FASTags with incomplete KYC will be deactivated or blacklisted by banks after January 31.

There are 137 Kamats Restaurants in Maharashtra and Gujarat, including those in the two cities as well as along the highways

NHAI has enabled FASTag based payments at forest entry points to facilitate seamless and efficient process for vehicles

National Highway Authority of India in a statement said toll collection across the country through FASTag touched Rs 103.54 crore, with 63.09 lakh transactions on July 1, 2021.

Motorists were shocked by the 'double' collection of toll fee only after one particular person who noticed the mischief started questioning the staff manning the toll plaza on Sunday.