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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Toll tax collections via FASTags jump 19.6% to ₹20,682 crore in Q1 FY26: NETC data
₹20,682 crore in Q1 FY26, reveals NETC data data-item-target-url=/auto/news/ data-item-story-segment=Others> Toll tax collection across India has registered a double-digit growth in Q1 FY26. Check Offers Toll tax collections across India via FASTags have surged by 19.6 per cent to ₹ 20,682 crore in the first quarter of FY26. The data released by National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) has revealed that toll collections across state and national highways through FASTag rose by 19.6 per cent in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year. The NETC has also revealed that the number of toll plaza users has increased by double digits. The data released by NETC revealed that the number of toll users increased by 16.2 per cent to 1,173 million (117.3 crore) in the April-June quarter as compared to 1,009.87 million (100.987 crore) registered in the same period a year ago. This surge in toll tax collection comes after the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) increased the toll charges by an average of four to five per cent on highway sections across the country from April 1, 2025. Also, the government decided to reduce the toll charges on the stretches of highways and expressways where there are tunnels, bridges and elevated corridors. Meanwhile, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, had announced that the Indian government will introduce a FASTag-based annual pass, priced at ₹ 3,000, for private vehicles effective August 15 in a step towards hassle-free highway travel. This pass is claimed to reduce the travel costs for highway users. The FASTag-based annual pass can be used on state and national highways and expressways. The annual pass will be valid for one year from the date of purchase or for 200 trips, whichever is earlier. The FASTag-based annual pass will be introduced across the country on this Independence Day. Also, the government has decided to track and penalise the highway users who don't paste the FASTag stickers to the designated spot on the vehicle's windshield. Such users of loose FASTags will be reported and blacklisted immediately after being tracked at the toll plaza. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 15 Jul 2025, 09:06 am IST
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
FASTag users alert! You may risk blacklisting over this common mistake
The National Highways Authority of India has tightened its policy against the misuse of FASTags, specifically targeting what are known as " loose FASTags " or "tag-in-hand" practices. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways confirmed the update in an official release, ANI reported. The new directive instructs toll collecting agencies and concessionaires to immediately report instances where FASTags are not affixed to a vehicle's windscreen. This is a deliberate act by some users that disrupts the automated toll collection system . NHAI has also provided a dedicated email ID for reporting such violations, enabling swift action including blacklisting or hotlisting of the reported FASTags. MG Windsor Pro EV Review: More Range, Tech, Safety | TOI Auto The initiative comes as NHAI prepares to roll out major advancements in tolling infrastructure, including the FASTag-based Annual Pass System and Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling. Ensuring the proper placement and use of FASTags is seen as essential to maintaining system reliability and tolling efficiency under these upcoming frameworks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 나이들어 시력이 안좋거나 흐릿흐릿! 노안교정 선택아닌 필수입니다! 부산백내장노안 전문안과 더 알아보기 Undo Loose FASTags present several operational challenges. They cause lane-level congestion, trigger incorrect chargebacks, and are often misused in closed-loop systems, ultimately resulting in delays and inconvenience for other highway users. To curb this growing issue, NHAI has asked toll operators to act promptly. Upon receiving a report, the agency will initiate the blacklisting process to prevent further misuse of the concerned FASTag. Earlier in June, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at Rs 3,000 will be introduced on Independence Day. Valid for a year or up to 200 trips, the pass is expected to further simplify highway travel . Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Loose FASTag users to be blacklisted by NHAI, no more ‘tag-in-hand' at toll plazas. Know more
Loose FASTags will be reported and blacklisted immediately after detection. Check Offers The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is ready to take strict action against the national highway users who don't paste the FASTag stickers on the designated spot on the car windshield. The NHAI has further strengthened its policy of immediately reporting and blacklisting of loose FASTags, which is a practice commonly known as 'tag-in-hand'. The agency aims to take this step in an attempt to curb toll fraud and ease congestion at toll plazas. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in an official statement has said that this move will make the toll operations further smooth. The release also stated that in view of upcoming initiatives like the Annual Pass System and Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling, it is critical to address this issue to ensure FASTag authenticity and system reliability. With the move, the authority has further streamlined its policy for the toll collecting agencies and concessionaires to immediately report loose FASTags. Why this step? FASTags are sometimes deliberately not fixed on the windscreen of the vehicle by the owners. Such practices often pose operational challenges leading to lane congestion, generation of false chargebacks, misuse in closed-loop tolling systems, causing overall disruption of the electronic toll collection framework, resulting in unnecessary delays at toll plazas and inconvenience to other national highway users, the release highlighted. To ensure timely corrective measures, NHAI has provided a dedicated email address and has directed the toll collection agencies and concessionaires to immediately report such loose FASTags. Based on the reports received, NHAI will take immediate action to initiate blacklisting or hotlisting of the reported FASTags. Currently, more than 98 per cent of the total vehicular population using the national highways across India use FASTag for paying toll charges. This system has revolutionised the electronic toll collection system in India. However, the loose FASTags or tag-in-hand pose a challenge to the efficiency of electronic toll collection operations. Move comes ahead of Annual Pass launch The move comes ahead of the launch of the Annual Pass for FASTag users. Earlier in June 2025, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the government has decided to introduce a FASTag-based annual pass to ensure seamless and cost-effective travel across the country's national highways. The FASTag-based Annual Pass will be priced at ₹ 3000 and valid for one year from the date of activation or for a maximum of 200 trips. It will be launched on Independence Day this year. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 13 Jul 2025, 09:01 am IST
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
NHAI to blacklist 'Loose FasTag' users to ensure smooth tolling operations, ET Infra
Advt By , ETInfra The National Highways Authority of India said it has streamlined its policy for the toll collecting agencies and concessionaires to immediately report and blacklist 'loose move becomes imperative given the imminent rollout of FASTag-based annual pass of ₹3,000 for private vehicles from August FASTag has transformed India's electronic toll collection with over 98 per cent penetration, 'loose FASTags' or 'tag-in-hand' scenarios present a hurdle to efficient the statement, NHAI said highway users sometimes deliberately do not fix FASTags on the windscreen of vehicles."Such practices pose operational challenges leading to lane congestion, generation of false chargebacks, misuse in closed loop tolling system, causing overall disruption of the Electronic Toll Collection framework, resulting in unnecessary delays at toll plazas and inconvenience to other National Highway users," NHAI ensure timely corrective measures, NHAI has provided a dedicated email ID and has directed the Toll Collection Agencies and Concessionaires to immediately report such FASTags. Based on the reports received, NHAI will take immediate action to initiate blacklisting/hotlisting of the reported FASTags.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
NHAI to blacklist 'Loose FasTag' users to ensure smooth tolling operations
The National Highways Authority of India said it has streamlined its policy for the toll collecting agencies and concessionaires to immediately report and blacklist ' loose FASTags . The move becomes imperative given the imminent rollout of FASTag-based annual pass of ₹3,000 for private vehicles from August 15. While FASTag has transformed India's electronic toll collection with over 98 per cent penetration, 'loose FASTags' or 'tag-in-hand' scenarios present a hurdle to efficient operations. In the statement, NHAI said highway users sometimes deliberately do not fix FASTags on the windscreen of vehicles. "Such practices pose operational challenges leading to lane congestion, generation of false chargebacks, misuse in closed loop tolling system, causing overall disruption of the Electronic Toll Collection framework, resulting in unnecessary delays at toll plazas and inconvenience to other National Highway users," NHAI said. To ensure timely corrective measures, NHAI has provided a dedicated email ID and has directed the Toll Collection Agencies and Concessionaires to immediately report such FASTags. Based on the reports received, NHAI will take immediate action to initiate blacklisting / hotlisting of the reported FASTags.
