FASTag daily toll collection crosses 193 crore-mark – The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) showed that the daily toll collection via the FASTag system achieved an all-time high of Rs 193.15 crore on April 29, with 1.16 crore transactions recorded in a single day. FASTag facilitated seamless and secure contactless payment for parking fees at more than 140 parking lots in more than 50 cities in India.
What is the FASTag?
- The Govt of India mandated FASTag in February 2021. The number of toll plazas under the FASTag programme has increased from 770 to 1,228, including 339 state toll plazas.
- over 6.9 crores FASTag was issued to users and helped in reducing waiting times at NH Fee Plazas.
- A FASTag allows people to pay the highway fee electronically without having to stop at the toll collection booths set up by the highway operators.
- The system offers a seamless and hassle-free tolling experience for all road users.
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