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Electronic Toll Collection Mechanism

No toll up to 20 km on highways: How new satellite-based toll system works

Under new rules, private vehicles with GNSS can travel up to 20 km daily for free on select highways; a fee will be applied beyond 20 km

No toll up to 20 km on highways: How new satellite-based toll system works
Updated On : 12 Sep 2024 | 11:31 AM IST

New toll rules: Is FASTag's end near with GNSS rollout? Who's using it?

Vehicles equipped with On-Board Units (OBUs) featuring GNSS will automatically have tolls deducted based on the distance travelled, with the initial 20 km being free of charge

New toll rules: Is FASTag's end near with GNSS rollout? Who's using it?
Updated On : 11 Sep 2024 | 1:27 PM IST

Goodbye to toll plazas and waiting? Centre notifies GPS-based toll system

Vehicles equipped with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) On-Board Units (OBUs) will be able to automatically pay tolls based on the distance they travel

Goodbye to toll plazas and waiting? Centre notifies GPS-based toll system
Updated On : 10 Sep 2024 | 2:01 PM IST

Fact-checking FASTag: Will device really help commuters, toll collection?

From December 15, 2019 FASTag will be mandatory. If FASTag is missing from your vehicle, the driver will have to pay double the toll tax

Fact-checking FASTag: Will device really help commuters, toll collection?
Updated On : 06 Dec 2019 | 2:44 PM IST

What makes FASTag the biggest disruptor on India's national highways

The govt hopes this December will mark the beginning of change over at the national level to an entirely electronic system of toll collections on India's national highways

What makes FASTag the biggest disruptor on India's national highways
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 2:19 PM IST

Link your FASTag to a prepaid card, not a savings or current account

Since FASTag is mandatory, it's better to understand its risks; linking it to your savings will lead to balance being deducted from your bank account

Link your FASTag to a prepaid card, not a savings or current account
Updated On : 27 Nov 2019 | 11:12 AM IST

Electronic toll collection mechanism at all toll plazas from Dec: Gadkari

Gadkari said the revenue generation through FASTag system is pegged at Rs 10 crore at present

Electronic toll collection mechanism at all toll plazas from Dec: Gadkari
Updated On : 26 Nov 2019 | 8:45 PM IST