Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Toll payments for crossing the Padma Bridge will be made electronically soon instead of using cash, enabling an automated and digital transaction process.

This will save time for vehicles, make toll collection more transparent, and streamline the system, according to a media release.

Last Wednesday, mobile financial service (MFS) provider "Upay" was officially selected to implement the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system on Padma Bridge.

According to the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, the initiative aims to expand digital transactions and ensure a more transparent, seamless, and efficient toll collection process.

After evaluating various MFS providers, "Upay" was chosen for this implementation, the release says.

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