New Delhi, April 18 -- The central government has clarified that the satellite-based tolling system will not be launched from May 1, 2025, in replacement to the existing FASTag-based toll collection system.

The clarification comes after reports emerged stating satellite-based toll systems will replace FASTag toll collection starting in May.

"This is to clarify that no such decision has been taken by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways or National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) regarding the nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling from 1st May 2025," said the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a statement.

To enable seamless, barrier-free movement of vehicles through toll plazas and reduce travel time, a...