By Admin 
Year end 2025: The year 2025 is about to end and this year there have been changes in different things for the people. National Highway Authority of India i.e. NHAI has made a major change in the toll payment system this year. The biggest complaint of those traveling on the highway was about the queues at toll plazas and the hassle of repeated payments. To reduce this problem, NHAI has created a technology based system.
Now toll payment is not only digital. Rather, it has also become much more convenient. This year a new option has also been introduced for FASTag users. Due to which the journey of regular passengers has become easier. The purpose of the new system is to save time, improve traffic flow and make highway travel more comfortable.
Method of toll payment changed with FASTag annual pass
This year NHAI has started FASTag Annual Pass. Once activated, it can be used throughout the year. This pass is especially beneficial for those who travel on the highway daily or frequently. After taking the annual pass, there is no need to worry about toll deduction every time and the need to stop at the toll plaza also reduces.
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This pass linked to FASTag is directly linked to the tag of the vehicle. Due to which automatic entry and exit takes place. With this, toll collection has become more fast and accurate. NHAI believes that this system will reduce crowding at toll plazas and the problem of traffic jams will be eliminated to a great extent.
Passengers are getting direct benefits
Regular passengers are getting the biggest benefit of FASTag Annual Pass. This system saves both time and money for those who go to office, business or travel long distances daily. Fuel expenses incurred due to frequent stops at toll plazas also reduce. Along with this, every transaction remains on track due to digital records. Due to which it becomes easy to complain about any kind of irregularity.
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Due to less obstructions, traveling on the highway has become more smooth and stress free. Truck and bus drivers are also benefiting from this. Because it has become easier to complete the journey on time. Overall, FASTag Annual Pass has focused on making highway travel fast, easy and reliable.
There will be changes in Fastag facility also
Now changes will be seen at the system level regarding Fastag facility. According to official information, National Payment Corporation of India i.e. NPCI has further strengthened the national electronic toll collection technology. Its objective is to make the toll system across the country completely digital and interconnected.
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In the new technology, RFID device is installed on the windscreen of the vehicle. As soon as the vehicle passes through the toll plaza. Without stopping, the toll amount is automatically deducted from the driver’s linked bank account. This eliminates cash payment, long lines and wastage of time. The new system is being considered a big step towards making toll collection more fast, accurate and transparent.