No decision to launch satellite-based tolling system from May 1: Clarifies government
New Delhi, April 18 -- The government on Friday dismissed media reports that a satellite-based tolling system will be launched from 1st May and will replace the existing FASTag-based toll collection system.
Giving clarification, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a statement said that no such decision has been taken by it or the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) regarding nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling from 1st May.
In order to enable seamless, barrier-free movement of vehicles through toll plazas and reduce travel time 'ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System' will be implemented at selected toll plazas, the official statement said.
The advanced tolling system will combine 'Automatic Number...
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