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FASTag mandatory at all MSRDC toll plazas from April 1

Starting April 1, it will be mandatory to pay through FASTag or E-Tag at all toll plazas operated by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). If motorists are unable to pay the user fee through this mode, other methods such as cash, cards and UPI will attract double the toll amount.

Starting April 1, it will be mandatory to pay through FASTag or E-Tag at all toll plazas operated by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). (Vipin Kumar /HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 15, 2025 06:04 AM IST

HC reserves order on petitioner’s challenge to mandatory FASTag usage

The Bombay high court reserved its order on a PIL challenging the mandatory use of FASTag at tolls and double fees for cash payments, citing accessibility concerns.

HC reserves order on petitioner’s challenge to mandatory FASTag usage
Published on Mar 11, 2025 07:58 AM IST
ByKaruna Nidhi

Himachal’s six entry tax barriers to get FASTag facility in first phase

In the first phase, the FASTag-based entry tax facility will be implemented at six places, including Garamaura in Bilaspur district, Parwanoo (Main), Tipra Bypass (Parwanoo) in Solan district, Govindghat in Sirmaur district, Kandwal in Kangra district, Mehatpur in Una district and Baddi in Solan district

A state government spokesperson on Sunday said that the government has decided to auction-cum-tender all entry tax barriers for the financial year 2025-26, expecting a 7.5% increase in entry tax revenue compared to the financial year 2024-25. (File)
Published on Feb 24, 2025 05:50 AM IST
By, Dharamshala

New FASTag rules come into effect today: 5 things you need to know

Several new rules for FASTag will come into effect from Monday, February 17, 2025.

People register for FASTag at a Taswade toll plaza on the Pune-Bangalore national highway, in Karad on February 17.(PTI Photo)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 10:24 AM IST

Using AI to verify toll collections on NH: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari was responding to a question by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on steps taken by the government to tackle frauds related to toll collection on national highways

NHAI aims to strengthen the cash collection process from invalid/non FASTag vehicles. (PTI file photo)
Published on Feb 13, 2025 04:28 PM IST

Want fuel or FASTag? You may have to prove your ride's insured

the Union finance ministry recently proposed several various measures to expand third-party insurance

The government also proposed sending text messages to uninsured vehicle owners. (PTI Photo)
Published on Jan 27, 2025 04:56 PM IST

FASTag mandatory on all state highways from April 1

Maharashtra mandates FASTag for toll collection on 22 state highways from April 1 to enhance transparency, reduce congestion, and ensure accurate revenue data.

While FASTag is already mandatory on national highways, from April 1, it will become mandatory on 13 highways built by the public works department and nine highways built by the Maharashtra state Road Development Corporation (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:20 AM IST

Maharashtra govt makes FASTag mandatory at all toll plazas from April 1

The Maharashtra government also said that vehicles without FASTag or those entering the dedicated lanes without proper tags will have to pay double the toll fee

FASTag is India's electronic toll collection chip for national highways
Published on Jan 07, 2025 05:02 PM IST
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Fastag mandate to apply on 22 state-run highways from April 1

The mandate extends the electronic toll collection system already in place on national highways to state roads

Motorists on 22 state-run highways in Maharashtra will be required to use Fastag for toll payments
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 03:23 PM IST

Uttarakhand to impose green cess soon for out-of-state vehicles | Check details

The amount that out-of-state vehicles will have to pay will range from ₹20 to ₹80 and will apply to commercial and private vehicles alike.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during inspection of the construction works of Delhi-Dehradun expressway. (PTI)
Published on Dec 08, 2024 10:00 AM IST

No bus can enter ISBTs in Delhi without FASTag: Transport dept

The notification also said new rates for parking buses at ISBTs will come into effect from Saturday night and charges will be collected only via FASTag.

Kashmere Gate ISBT. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 04:45 AM IST
By, New Delhi

New 'stand fee' for interstate buses at Delhi ISBTs from midnight

New 'stand fee' for interstate buses at Delhi ISBTs from midnight

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Published on Sep 14, 2024 06:12 PM IST
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No toll plazas anymore? Here's all you need to know about GPS-based toll system

New toll collection rules incorporate GNSS technology for satellite-based systems alongside existing FASTag and ANPR methods.

The GPS-based system will charge tolls based on distance traveled, improving efficiency and reducing congestion.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 03:34 PM IST
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Delhi govt to soon notify new rates, norms for buses at ISBTs

Delhi govt to soon notify new rates, norms for buses at ISBTs

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Published on Sep 08, 2024 02:18 PM IST
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New FASTag to crack down on large vehicles with smaller vehicle tags to pay less

SBI launches a new FASTag design to crack down on VC-04 tags being used on higher class of vehicles like trucks, leading to a loss of income for toll plazas

Faridabad toll plaza with FASTag lanes demarcated at Badarpur border, December 13, 2019. (Vipin Kumar /HT)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 07:40 PM IST

RBI includes FASTag, NCMC auto-replenishment payments in e-mandate framework

FASTag, NCMC payments will now be exempt from the requirement of pre-debit notification

The e-mandate framework was established in 2019 for safeguarding customers by informing upcoming debits to their accounts. (Vipin Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 22, 2024 08:14 PM IST

CEO claims money deducted from FASTag while he was chilling at home

A Ludhiana man claims money was deducted from his FASTag while he was “chilling at home.”

Sunderdeep Singh urged FASTag authorities to rectify the mistake.
Published on Aug 15, 2024 11:48 AM IST
BySanya Jain

New FASTag KYC rules come into effect: Is your FASTag still valid?

FASTag KYC rules: All FASTags issued between three to five years ago must complete updated KYC procedures. Check all details here

FASTag KYC rules: A man points to the FASTag on his vehicle's windshield, at the toll office at Kherki-Daula toll plaza, in Gurugram.
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 03:52 PM IST

FASTag new rules from today: KYC updates, vehicle detail linking

The deadline for complying with all the new FASTag KYC and vehicle detail linking rules is October 31, 2024

A man points to the FASTag on his vehicle's windshield, at the toll office at Kherki-Daula toll plaza, in Gurugram, on November 27, 2019 (Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Don't have FASTag on windshield? You will now have to pay double the toll

FASTag update: NHAI mandates double fee for not affixing FASTag, warns of blacklisting.

FASTag update: A man points to the FASTag on his vehicle's windshield, at the toll office at Kherki-Daula toll plaza, in Gurugram.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 08:21 AM IST
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MCD makes 3 RFID-based parking lots operational

The three revamped parking lots are at Saket in south Delhi, and Mandawali and Ganesh Nagar in east Delhi

The radio frequency identification (RFID)-based system is already in place at toll plazas across the country. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 05:52 AM IST

One Vehicle, One FASTag: What happens if your vehicle has multiple FASTAgs

One Vehicle, One FASTag: Vehicle owners can recharge their FASTag through any bank or via various payment methods, including BBPS, UPI, and net banking.

One Vehicle, One FASTag: If you need to verify the status of FASTags linked to your vehicle, here's all you need to know
Published on Apr 10, 2024 08:41 AM IST

'One Vehicle, One FASTag' rule comes into force: All you need to know

NHAI extended the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative compliance deadline to March-end, in view of the problems being faced by Paytm FASTag users.

A man points to the FASTag on his vehicle's windshield, at the toll office at Kherki-Daula toll plaza, in Gurugram.
Published on Apr 02, 2024 07:57 AM IST
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Paytm FASTag: Here's how you can recharge FASTag on Paytm now in just 5 steps

Paytm FASTag: Paytm users will also have the option to purchase new FASTags from HDFC Bank on the app, the company said.

Paytm FASTag: Car seen at Gurugram-Faridabad road toll plaza near Bandhwari village, in Gurugram, India.
Published on Mar 27, 2024 08:28 AM IST

Is your Paytm FASTag account closed? How to check Paytm FASTag status

Paytm FASTag: Paytm FASTag users will have to close their account by March 15 and get a new FASTag from another NHAI-authorised issuer.

Paytm FASTag: Car seen at Gurugram-Faridabad road toll plaza near Bandhwari village, in Gurugram, India.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 09:05 AM IST

Paytm Payments Bank removed from FASTag issuers list. These are authorised banks

Paytm FASTags will become non-functional from March 15 but users can utilise their available balance, request a refund or cashback.

Paytm FASTag: Car seen at Gurugram-Faridabad road toll plaza near Bandhwari village, in Gurugram, India.
Published on Mar 13, 2024 09:02 AM IST

How to check Paytm FASTag status: Why you must close before March 15

Paytm FASTag: If you do not have any balance amount in FASTag, you should close your Paytm FASTag before March 15. Here's why

Paytm FASTag: Car seen at Gurugram-Faridabad road toll plaza near Bandhwari village, in Gurugram, India.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 04:38 PM IST

FASTag KYC deadline: How to check if your FASTag is still active?

FASTag KYC: If your KYC is not complete, your FASTag could have been deactivated or blacklisted.

FASTag KYC: Car seen at Gurugram-Faridabad road toll plaza near Bandhwari village, in Gurugram, India.
Published on Mar 04, 2024 03:11 PM IST

Five financial rules that changed from March 2024

Multiple new financial rules are set to come into effect from March 1, 2024. Here is all you need to know.

Several important financial rule changes are coming into effect in March(HT File)
Published on Mar 01, 2024 10:23 AM IST
ByVaishnawi Sinha

NHAI to extend deadline for 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative| Details here

NHAI is trying to do away with the use of single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a particular vehicle.

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is likely to extend 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative compliance deadline to March-end(File photo)
Published on Feb 29, 2024 07:06 PM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta
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