Is it time to bid FASTag adieu? Thanks to the new satellite-based system, you won't need to stop at any toll gates or other locations to pay toll taxes. The GPS-based toll system has received approval from the central government. At first, you will have the choice between the two, which includes the satellite system and FASTag.
Tuesday saw changes made to the National Highway Fee (Determination and Collection of Rates) Rules, 2008 by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This involves using satellite-based technology to facilitate electronic toll collecting.
Toll collection method based on satellites?
The driver of the automobile or other vehicle won't have to stop at any toll plazas if they want to use the satellite-based toll collection system. The money will be taken out of the car's installed system automatically. Nevertheless, no information is available on the potential discontinuation of the FASTag system.
It outperforms FASTag in speed:
The Union Minister has already stated that FASTag will not be nearly as quick as the satellite-based toll collecting system. Many people are also wondering if the FASTag system will be discontinued or if both will remain operational in the wake of the launch of the satellite-based toll system.
What is the 20-mile rule?
According to the notification, tolls are charged when a car or other vehicle crosses a highway, expressway, tunnel, or bridge. The 20-kilometer trip will be free of charge. In the event that the trip exceeds 20 kilometers, Rs.
RFID tags are used by FASTag:
RFID tags are used by the current FASTag system, an automated toll collection system. It is connected to a bank-provided account. Users must maintain some money in this because their FASTag account is debited as soon as they pass the toll barrier.
In addition, there is a double toll policy:
Double toll tax must be paid in cash at the toll plaza in the event that the FASTag is blocked or malfunctions. The system for collecting tolls by satellite has a similar regulation in effect. For this, there will be a dedicated lane; if a car without GPS enters it, the toll will double.
