pilot-project: GPS-based toll collecting system to be introduced in 6 months
New technologies to replace highway toll plazas in India in next 6 months, says Nitin Gadkari.New technologies to replace highway toll plazas in India in next 6 months, says Nitin Gadkari.
Aim is to reduce traffic congestion and charge motorists for actual distance travelled.
State-owned NHAI's toll revenue is currently Rs 40,000 crore.
Toll revenue expected to soar to Rs 1.40 lakh crore in 2-3 years.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways conducting pilot project of automatic number plate recognition system.
System enables automated toll collection without stopping vehicles.
Users must register themselves and their vehicles, and link bank accounts for toll payments.
GPS-based toll system proposed to withdraw local residential passes and concessions.
Introduction of FASTags reduced average waiting time at toll plazas from 8 minutes to 47 seconds.