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India News
Say Goodbye to Toll Booth Hassles, India Goes Satellite-Based Tolling for Faster Highways
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, to incorporate electronic toll collection via satellite-based systems. These changes, announced on September 10, introduce the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, including the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) with On-Board Units (OBUs), as a new method of…
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New FASTag Rules Comes Into Effect: What to Do About Your 5-Year-Old Tags!
The issuer will now replace all FASTags older than five years on a best-effort basis, and the re-KYC process will be conducted every three years, according to new regulations that came into effect on August 1. These rules aim to enhance toll payment efficiency and reduce congestion at toll booths. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued updated…
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NHAI Advises Paytm FASTag Users to Get New FASTags Before March 15
To ensure seamless travel experience and avoid inconvenience at toll plazas, NHAI has advised Paytm FASTag users to procure a new FASTag issued by another bank before March 15, 2024. This will help in avoiding penalties or any double fee charges while commuting on National Highways. In line with the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India regarding restrictions…
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