The Union government on Saturday took a major step to enhance efficiency and transparency by implementing digital-only toll collection at all National Highway fee plazas across the country.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, with effect from April 10, all user fee payments at highway toll plazas are being processed exclusively through digital modes such as FASTag and Unified Payments Interface (UPI), an official statement said. However, the rollout has been kept on hold in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, due to the Model Code of Conduct being in force amid the ongoing electoral process, the Ministry said.
The Ministry added that the shift to fully digital toll collection is expected to streamline operations, reduce congestion at toll plazas, and improve transparency in revenue collection.
With more than 98 per cent penetration, FASTag has significantly transformed toll collection practices in the country.
A majority of toll transactions are now processed electronically through Radio Frequency Identification-enabled FASTag affixed to vehicles, facilitating seamless and contactless movement across toll plazas.
Sunday, May 31, 2026