The Dwarka Expressway in New Delhi is set to become India’s first highway to implement Free Flow Tolling, a revolutionary system eliminating traditional toll booths and ushering in a new era of seamless and efficient road travel. This advanced technology utilizes FASTag readers and high-resolution cameras to automatically deduct tolls from vehicles as they pass, significantly reducing congestion, travel time, and emissions.
India’s Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the implementation of a GPS-based toll collection system on select national highways, replacing traditional methods. This decision follows a successful pilot study and international consultations. The move aims to enhance logistics efficiency and contribute to the ongoing development of national highways.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented a new policy requiring vehicles without FASTag to pay double the toll at toll booths. This move aims to streamline toll collection and encourage wider adoption of the electronic system. Simultaneously, the government is gearing up for GPS-based tolling, which promises faster and more efficient toll collection in the future.
