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Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Motorists will soon be able to know highway route attracting least toll amount. Here's how
NHAI's Rajmargyatra mobile app will show the best route to motorists, depending on the least toll from July 2025. (HT_PRINT) Check Offers The Rajmargyatra mobile application from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will inform the motorists about the route attracting the least amount of toll between two destinations. The application provides the motorists with comprehensive information about the national highways and also comes with a grievance redressal system. Speaking to news agency PTI, Amrit Singha, Chief Product Officer, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) of Indian Highways Management Company (IHMCL), said if there are three routes to travel to Lucknow from Delhi, the application will help the commuter choose the best one. Also, it will show which route commands the least amount of toll between these two destinations. "You can travel to Lucknow from Delhi via Yamuna Expressway, or travel by crossing Ghaziabad-Aligarh-Kanpur-Lucknow or app will inform motorists about the route which will attract the least amount of toll between Delhi and Lucknow," Singha reportedly said. He also said that two-wheelers and three-wheelers illegally enter the access-controlled Delhi-Gurgaon and Dwarka Expressway, citing the data compiled by NHAI's Advanced Traffic Management System(ATMS). As per the ATMS sample data, between June 21 and June 23, a total of 1.73 lakh violations were recorded, and more than one lakh of these were related to banned vehicles. Singha further said that NHAI is likely to open a 67-km-long spur connecting Bandikui to Jaipur via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which will reduce travel time between these destinations. NHAI Rajasthan regional officer Pradeep Atri said that this new four-lane access-controlled Bandikui-Jaipur stretch, built at a cost of ₹ 1,368 crore, is expected to open for traffic trials by mid-July this year. This road was constructed in about 2.5 years and is expected to shift a major chunk of traffic from the old Delhi-Jaipur highway. Currently, it takes around four hours to drive from Delhi to Jaipur, 2.5 hours to reach Bandikui via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and another 1.5 hours to cover the last 67 km. With the new spur, this journey could be completed in about three hours. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 29 Jun 2025, 10:12 AM IST
News18
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Motorists Will Soon Be Able To Know Highway Route Attracting Least Toll Amount, Here's How
Last Updated: As per the ATMS sample data, between June 21 and June 23, 1.73 lakh violations were recorded and more than one lakh of these were related to banned vehicles. NHAI's Rajmargyatra app will have a new feature from next month to inform motorists about the route attracting least amount of toll between two destinations, a senior government official has said. Rajmargyatra provides travellers with comprehensive information about national highways and also offers them an efficient grievance redressal mechanism. Citing an example, Amrit Singha, Chief Product officer, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) of Indian Highways Management Company (IHMCL) said there are three routes to travel to Lucknow from Delhi and the app will help commuter choose the best one. 'You can travel to Lucknow from Delhi via Yamuna Expressway, or travel by crossing Ghaziabad-Aligarh-Kanpur-Lucknow or Moradabad-Bareilly-Sitapur-Lucknow…The app will inform motorists about the route which will attract least amount of toll between Delhi and Lucknow," Singha said. He rued that two and three-wheeler riders are illegally entering the access-controlled Delhi-Gudgaon and Dwarka Expressway, citing the data compiled by NHAI's Advanced Traffic Management System(ATMS). As per the ATMS sample data, between June 21 and June 23, 1.73 lakh violations were recorded and more than one lakh of these were related to banned vehicles. Bandikui to Jaipur via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which will reduce travel time. Currently, it takes around 4 hours to drive from Delhi to Jaipur — 2.5 hours to reach Bandikui via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and another 1.5 hours to cover the last 67 km. With the new spur, this journey could be completed in about 3 hours. PTI BKS ANU . First Published: June 29, 2025, 08:03 IST
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
India's first AI-based traffic system rolls out on Dwarka Expressway, ET Infra
ATMS to track violations in real time Advt Toll pricing to be adjusted on elevated corridors By , ETInfra In a first, India has deployed an artificial intelligence-powered Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) on Delhi's Dwarka Expressway . The system, developed by the Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL) and implemented under the supervision of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has been set up to monitor traffic and support law project spans a 28-kilometre stretch of NH-48 from Shiv Murti to Kherki Daula, creating a 56.46-kilometre digital traffic corridor, according to a report byTimes of ATMS features high-resolution PTZ cameras, video incident detection systems (VIDES), vehicle-actuated speed displays, variable message signboards, and a central control room. The control room is connected to both local and national emergency response services to enable faster responses to incidents on the highway.'These are all challan-able incidents as per the Motor Vehicle Act,' said Amrit Singha, Chief Product Officer at IHMCL. He added that the system can track up to 14 types of traffic violations , including speeding, triple riding, and not wearing seatbelts. These violations are transmitted directly to enforcement agencies through the NIC e-Challan a statement, NHAI said, 'The Command Centre acts as the digital brain of the corridor, enabling quick deployment of emergency units during accidents, fog conditions, road obstructions, or animal intrusion.'Separately, the Ministry of Road Transport has approved changes to toll pricing on road stretches where over 50 per cent of the route includes structures such as flyovers, underpasses, and tunnels. These segments will now attract tolls at five times the base rate, down from the current ten times. A formal notification is expected present, a car journey on the 28.5-kilometre Dwarka Expressway costs around ₹317, with 21 kilometres of the route being elevated. Once the revised rates are notified, the toll is expected to fall to approximately ₹ private car users may see limited savings due to the government's upcoming annual toll pass scheme, commercial and heavy vehicle operators using such corridors on a regular basis are likely to benefit from the reduced introduction of the ATMS and the revision in toll rates mark a shift towards data-driven and centrally managed highway operations.
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Business Standard
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
NHAI app to show routes with lowest toll between two destinations
NHAI's Rajmargyatra app will have a new feature from next month to inform motorists about the route attracting least amount of toll between two destinations, a senior government official has said. Rajmargyatra provides travellers with comprehensive information about national highways and also offers them an efficient grievance redressal mechanism. Citing an example, Amrit Singha, Chief Product officer, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) of Indian Highways Management Company (IHMCL) said there are three routes to travel to Lucknow from Delhi and the app will help commuter choose the best one. "You can travel to Lucknow from Delhi via Yamuna Expressway, or travel by crossing Ghaziabad-Aligarh-Kanpur-Lucknow or app will inform motorists about the route which will attract least amount of toll between Delhi and Lucknow," Singha said. He rued that two and three-wheeler riders are illegally entering the access-controlled Delhi-Gudgaon and Dwarka Expressway, citing the data compiled by NHAI's Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). As per the ATMS sample data, between June 21 and June 23, 1.73 lakh violations were recorded and more than one lakh of these were related to banned vehicles. Singha said NHAI is likely to open a 67-km-long spur connecting Bandikui to Jaipur via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which will reduce travel time. NHAI Rajasthan regional officer Pradeep Atri said this new four-lane access-controlled Bandikui-Jaipur stretch, built at a cost of Rs 1,368 crore, is expected to open for traffic trials by mid-July. According to Pushpendra Singh, NHAI Manager, this road was constructed in about 2.5 years, and is expected to shift a major chunk of traffic from the old Delhi-Jaipur highway. Currently, it takes around 4 hours to drive from Delhi to Jaipur -- 2.5 hours to reach Bandikui via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and another 1.5 hours to cover the last 67 km. With the new spur, this journey could be completed in about 3 hours.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Motorists will soon be able to know highway route attracting least toll amount
NHAI's Rajmargyatra app will have a new feature from next month to inform motorists about the route attracting the least amount of toll between two destinations, a senior government official has said. The Rajmargyatra app provides travellers with comprehensive information about national highways and also offers them an efficient grievance redressal mechanism. Citing an example, Amrit Singha, Chief Product Officer, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) of Indian Highways Management Company (IHMCL), said there are three routes to travel to Lucknow from Delhi, and the app will help commuters choose the best one. "You can travel to Lucknow from Delhi via Yamuna Expressway, or travel by crossing Ghaziabad-Aligarh-Kanpur-Lucknow or app will inform motorists about the route which will attract the least amount of toll between Delhi and Lucknow," Mr. Singha said. He rued that two and three-wheeler riders are illegally entering the access-controlled Delhi-Gurgaon and Dwarka Expressway, citing the data compiled by NHAI's Advanced Traffic Management System(ATMS). As per the ATMS sample data, between June 21 and June 23, 1.73 lakh violations were recorded, and more than one lakh of these were related to banned vehicles. Mr. Singha said the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is likely to open a 67-km-long spur connecting Bandikui to Jaipur via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which will reduce travel time. NHAI Rajasthan regional officer Pradeep Atri said this new four-lane access-controlled Bandikui-Jaipur stretch, built at a cost of ₹1,368 crore, is expected to open for traffic trials by mid-July. According to Pushpendra Singh, NHAI Manager, this road was constructed in about 2.5 years and is expected to shift a major chunk of traffic from the old Delhi-Jaipur highway. Currently, it takes around 4 hours to drive from Delhi to Jaipur — 2.5 hours to reach Bandikui via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and another 1.5 hours to cover the last 67 km. With the new spur, this journey could be completed in about 3 hours.
