Nationwide Rollout of Barrier-Free Electronic Toll Collection System in Next 12 Months

Kokila Chokkanathan
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that india will transition to a completely electronic, barrier-free toll collection system on national highways within the next year. This marks a major step toward digitalization and efficiency in transportation infrastructure.

Key Details

End of Manual Toll Collection

The current toll system, which involves cash payments and physical barriers, will be phased out.

Traditional toll plazas with long queues will no longer slow down highway traffic.

Introduction of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)

The new system will use RFID tags, FASTag technology, and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital payments.

Vehicles equipped with RFID or FASTag will pass through toll plazas without stopping, ensuring a barrier-free experience.

Nationwide Rollout Timeline

Gadkari stated that the system will be implemented across all national highways within the next 12 months.

This includes both new highways and existing toll plazas.

Benefits for Commuters and Logistics

Reduced waiting time and congestion at toll plazas.

Fuel savings and lower carbon emissions due to fewer vehicle idling times.

Streamlined movement of goods, improving logistics efficiency for businesses.

Digital Infrastructure and Monitoring

The electronic system will be integrated with real-time monitoring, automatic billing, and anti-tampering mechanisms.

This will also minimize revenue leakages and make toll collection more transparent.

Why It Matters

  • India’s highways handle millions of vehicles daily, and manual toll collection leads to traffic jams, delays, and pollution.
  • The barrier-free ETC system will modernize infrastructure, data-align with digital india initiatives, and improve overall user experience.
  • It is also expected to support smart city and highway automation goals, paving the way for future innovations in transport.
Conclusion

Within a year, india is set to implement a fully electronic, barrier-free toll system, replacing traditional toll booths. This move will enhance highway efficiency, reduce travel time, lower emissions, and provide a seamless experience for commuters, marking a significant milestone in modernizing the country’s road infrastructure.

 

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