TOLL COLLECTIONS

The prime facie report suggests that the stampede occurred as devotees rushed to seek blessing from 'Bhole Baba', the preacher at the religious congregation Satsang, as he was about to leave the venue after the prayer.

A stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has resulted in 121 deaths and 28 injuries. Police are searching for the preacher, Bhole Baba, and have filed an FIR against the event organizers. Eyewitnesses described the chaos, an...

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed the introduction of monthly or annual passes for cars on the National Highway network to simplify toll collection and reduce commuter hassles. This suggestion comes alongside his call for toll...

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized that highway agencies should not charge tolls for poorly maintained roads. Speaking at a global workshop on satellite-based tolling, he stressed that good services must precede toll collection. ...

Speaking at the international workshop on GNSS-based electronic toll collection in India, union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said since commercial vehicles including trucks account for 75% of annual toll revenue it is impor...

Heatwave deaths: The Union health ministry reported 143 confirmed heatstroke deaths in India, but data from states suggests a total of 448 confirmed and suspected fatalities this summer. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of deaths, with Delh...

The National Highways Authority of India, under the ministry of road transport and highways, has invited bids for to develop and implement GNSS-based electronic toll collection system in India, first on commercial vehicles and extended to private ve...

India is set to introduce a new satellite-based toll collection system, a global first. Using GNSS and GPS, this system charges vehicles based on the distance traveled, eliminating toll plazas and improving the commuter experience. Unlike FASTag, it...

NHAI has hiked toll charges by 5% on national highways. The revised user fee has been implemented from Monday, affecting motorists across the country.

India will hike road toll charges across the country by 3-5% from Monday, officials said, after putting the annual increase on hold in April due to the country's general elections. Toll charges in India are revised annually in line with inflation, a...

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) anticipates stable operating performance for infrastructure projects this financial year, maintaining a stable outlook for the sector, especially in transportation. It assigned a positive outlook for airports, ind...

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has extended the Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance deadline for FASTags, aiming to streamline electronic toll collection. NHAI introduces the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative to boost efficiency,...

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' rule to deter the use of a single FASTag for multiple vehicles. Effective from April 1, users with multiple FASTags for one vehicle won't be able to use th...

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the end of tolls, introducing a new satellite-based toll collection system. Money will be deducted directly from bank accounts based on road usage, saving time and money for travelers. Gadkari highlig...

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the end of tolls, introducing a new satellite-based toll collection system. Money will be deducted directly from bank accounts based on road usage, saving time and money for travelers. Gadkari highlig...

This fiscal year will see record toll collection of about Rs 62,000 crore aided by increase in tolled roads and addition of new FASTag users.

In a notification issued today, the central bank amended its norms on issuance of prepaid wallets to allow special wallets to be issued for tickets in public transport systems.

The government plans to introduce a GPS-based highway toll collection system on national highways, replacing toll plazas. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that successful pilot projects have paved the way for this change. The new system aims t...

If your KYC is not complete, then even valid balance will not save your FASTag from being blacklisted or deactivated by your bank. The process will start from January 31. So, get your KYC fully done on or before the last day of the current month.