TOLL PLAZAS
After proposing no tolls for poor highways, Nitin Gadkari asks officials to work on passes for cars
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 tolls to be waived on poorly maintained highways, emphasizing the need for quality service before collecting tolls.
Highway tolls shouldn't be charged for pothole-filled or muddy roads, Nitin Gadkari tells highway agencies
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. Gadkari addressed the inefficiencies and long wait times at toll plazas, promoting a GNSS-based toll collection system to enhance transparency and efficiency, reducing logistics costs and benefiting users.
GNSS-based toll collection to add Rs 10,000 crore to India’s toll revenue: Nitin Gadkari
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 important that the new system is implemented on commercial vehicles first. India’s toll collection stood at Rs 64,809.86 crore in 2023-24 as against Rs 48,028.22 crore in 2022-23, an increase of 34.9%.
No more waiting at toll plazas! New FASTag rule soon: What is it? How will it stop delays?
Very soon, commuters who travel on the highway may not have to wait for long durations at toll booths - something that is faced throughout India at hundreds of toll plazas. Even though toll has become cashless, technical glitches in reading FASTag-enabled vehicles have become a hassle and resulted in long queues.
How banks are cornering market share from Paytm Bank’s Fastag business
Paytm Payments Bank lost market share in Fastag toll payments, now taken by commercial banks post regulatory action. Market share dropped to 2% in May from 16% in January, as per NPCI data.
Road ministry to roll-out satellite based toll collection on highways soon
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 vehicles over the next two years.
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Highway tolls to use satellite-based technology soon; Here's how it works and other details?
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 operates on the Global Navigation Satellite System, offering precise tracking. This innovation aims to modernize toll collection, potentially increasing revenue to Rs 1.40 trillion in the next few years. Despite challenges, such as infrastructure upgrades, this system signals a significant advancement in India's transportation sector.
NHAI's revised toll rates come to effect across highways
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 to increase road toll charges from Monday
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, and highway operators have announced hikes of 3% to 5% at nearly 1,100 toll plazas starting Monday.
Delhi-Meerut and Peripheral Expressways toll rates to increase from today; Check revised rates here
Starting Monday, toll rates on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME) and Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) will increase by 5%. After the revision, four-wheelers will pay between Rs 45 and Rs 160, and heavy vehicles will be charged between Rs 40 and Rs 250, depending on the distance traveled. Currently, the toll is Rs 2.19 per km on the 135 km-long expressway, with no toll for traffic between Delhi and Ghaziabad.
Viral video: Car runs over woman toll plaza staff on Delhi-Meerut Expressway
Kashi toll plaza staff injured in hit-and-run; CCTV footage shows driver accelerating. Sharma urges admin action. Musunuru toll plaza tragedy: 3 dead, 2 critical after vehicle collision in Andhra Pradesh.
Govt to soon change this toll gate rule on highways: Here's the visible difference you may witness
The government is considering removing large hoardings at NH toll plazas, aiming to eliminate VIP culture. The proposal emerged in a recent meeting and could become a priority. Advocates argue that the hoardings are unnecessary as the government has provided FASTags for exemptions. NHAI is also considering allocating a separate lane for exempted vehicles. Prithvi Singh Kandhal criticized the wasteful expenditure, calling for reform.
Road ministry working on mega plan for building 50,000 km of new, access-controlled, expressways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to unveil a plan for constructing 50,000 km of new expressways by 2037 in the first 100 days of the new government. The program, replacing Bharatmala, aligns with Vision 2047 and aims to reduce logistic costs and modernize road infrastructure.
Congress promises big road toll revamp in its Lok Sabha election manifesto
The policy on road tolls will be reviewed, the party's manifesto said. Also, formulae will be applied to determine the toll amount and the period of levy for each stretch of the road, it added.
Two toll booth employees in MP drown while fleeing dozen masked attackers
Two toll booth employees tragically drown in a well while attempting to escape from a group of masked attackers at a toll plaza in Madhya Pradesh. The assailants, numbering around a dozen, unleashed a barrage of gunfire at the toll booth staff, leading to chaos and panic. The victims' bodies were discovered during a search operation, prompting investigations into the incident.
New toll rates on highways to be effective after Lok Sabha elections
NHAI to calculate new user fee rates annually, post Lok Sabha elections, affecting over 850 user fee plazas. ECI defers toll fee hike linked to wholesale price index inflation.
'One Vehicle, One FASTag' norm comes into force
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 them all. FASTag ensures seamless toll payments using RFID technology.
'We are ending toll': Nitin Gadkari on new toll system
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 highlighted reduced travel time from Mumbai to Pune, from 9 hours to 2 hours. He emphasized the Bharatmala Pariyojana's importance in enhancing freight traffic handling and aims to elevate India's road network to US standards.
Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway toll fees to rise from next week: Here are revised toll rates and other details
NHAI has announced a toll fee increase for the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, effective from next Monday. Motorists will face revised charges, with car owners paying an additional Rs 10 for single and return journeys. Toll rates for specific segments, including the Bengaluru-Nidaghatta stretch, have been detailed. This adjustment follows previous revisions and extends to the Satellite Town Ring Road, impacting commuters' travel expenses.
Toll collection on national highways surpassed Rs 50,000 crore till January-end this FY
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.
Your FASTag will be deactivated if you don't do this by January 31
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.
NHAI rolls out 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative
The move is expected to discourage use of single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple Fastags to a particular vehicle and enhance efficiency in toll collection at toll plazas, the ministry of road transport and highways said in a statement issued on Monday.
No tolled highway with full capital cost recovery: Nitin Gadkari
Replying to a separate question in the Lok Sabha, Nitin Gadkari said road safety audit of all National Highways projects has been made mandatory at all stages of design, construction, operation and maintenance through third-party auditors/experts.
Road ministry to bid out BOT projects of up to Rs 2 lakh crore by March 2024: Gadkari
Addressing the annual conference of Highways Operators Association of India, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said the government will move to a GPS-based toll collection by March next year. The move is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and charging motorists for the exact distance travelled on the highways, he said.
FASTag slashes average waiting time by 93% to 47 seconds: India to World Bank
At a meeting with World Bank officials this week, the government said it plans to add 30,000 km of additional railway tracks by FY31, increase port capacity to 2,200 mtpa by 2030 from 1,617 mtpa last year, and expand the national highways network to 185,000 km by 2030, of which 75,000 km would be four-lane and above.
Total expenditure under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I at Rs 4.10 lakh cr: Nitin Gadkari
A total expenditure of Rs 4.10 lakh crore has been made under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I (BPP-I) as on October 31, 2023, and the difference in actual project cost and normative cost is due to increase in cost of raw material and land acquisition, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has made observation about the increase in cost of Phase I of the pariyojana.
Now, toll plaza supervisors to wear body cameras to record misbehaviors of commuters, report incidents to police
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address violence and potential violence at toll plazas on National Highways (NHs). In response to increasing altercations, toll plaza supervisors will now be required to wear body cameras. The SOP instructs NHAI's regional officers to sensitize state governments about the need for local police to register complaints and file FIRs in cases of violence.
Nuh to host fourth G20 Sherpa meet
The fourth G20 Sherpa meeting will be held in Haryana's Nuh district from September 3 to 7. The meeting will include sherpas and delegates from G20 member countries as well as invited countries. The Haryana government has made special arrangements for the meeting, including setting up lanes for the participants and deploying liaison officers for their convenience. .
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