The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has clarified that the news of the satellite-based toll collection system being implemented from May 1, 2025 is misleading. The ministry said that no such decision has been taken. In fact, some media reports were claiming that the government is going to implement GPS-based tolling from next month. After this, there was a lot of commotion among the common people.

 Recently, some media reports claimed that the Fastag system will be discontinued from May 1, 2025. A satellite-based toll collection system will be started in its place.

After this news was circulated on social media, many questions came to people's minds. The most stir was for those who travel on a highway or expressway every day. However, the Road Transport Department has given a clear answer on whether this is going to happen or what is the government's plan regarding this.

Transport Ministry gave this answer

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has completely rejected all such news being circulated. The ministry has termed such news as false and misleading. The ministry said in its statement that no decision has been taken yet to remove the FASTag system and implement the satellite tolling system across the country from May 1, 2025. The ministry has termed such news as misleading. Which simply means that the FASTag system will remain in force.

How did this news go viral?

Actually, the government is considering bringing a new technology in the coming days. So that the time spent waiting at the toll can be saved. The government is working on testing a new technology. The name of this new technology is ANPR-FASTag based barrier-less tolling system.

Let us tell you that the full form of ANPR is Automatic Number Plate Recognition, that is, a technology that can recognize the number plate of a vehicle. This system will be linked with the current Fastag. After it is linked, vehicles will not have to stop at the toll plaza.

Where will this new system be installed?

Let us inform you that the government has currently invited tenders to install this system at some selected toll plazas. Based on its successful functioning and the response of the people, a decision will be taken whether to implement it across the country or not. It is believed that if the driver does not cooperate with this system and makes a mistake in toll payment, then an e-notice will be sent to him. Apart from this, Fasttag can also be blocked.

What will be the benefits of installing this system?

• The introduction of this system will enable seamless toll collection and reduce travel time.
• There will be improvement in traffic flow and reduction in congestion.
• Drivers will be able to have a pleasant experience with minimal interruptions.