The Government has proposed to discontinue cash payments at all National Highway fee plazas across the country from the 1st of April, this year. The move is aimed at creating a fully digital tolling ecosystem and strengthening operational efficiency.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said that all toll payments will be processed exclusively through digital modes such as FASTag and Unified Payments Interface, UPI. It added that the proposed transition is intended to enhance ease of commuting by improving lane throughput, reducing congestion at toll plazas and ensuring greater transparency and consistency in toll transactions.
The complete shift to digital payments is expected to improve traffic management, minimise delays and enhance the overall user experience at more than 1,150 fee plazas on National Highways and Expressways.
