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New Guidelines Introduced for Barrier‑Free Toll Collection on National Highways
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 07:54 AM
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued fresh guidelines to enable barrier‑free toll collection across all national highways, aiming to streamline payments and reduce congestion.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released a set of guidelines that mandate barrier‑free toll collection mechanisms on every national highway in the country.
These guidelines outline the adoption of electronic toll collection (ETC) systems, including RFID tags, mobile payment apps, and other contactless technologies, to replace traditional cash‑based booths.
By eliminating physical barriers, the new rules aim to cut down vehicle idle time at toll plazas, thereby easing traffic snarls and improving fuel efficiency for commuters and freight operators alike.
Implementation will be overseen by the National Highways Authority of India, which will coordinate with state toll operators to upgrade infrastructure and ensure compliance within the stipulated timeline.
These guidelines outline the adoption of electronic toll collection (ETC) systems, including RFID tags, mobile payment apps, and other contactless technologies, to replace traditional cash‑based booths.
By eliminating physical barriers, the new rules aim to cut down vehicle idle time at toll plazas, thereby easing traffic snarls and improving fuel efficiency for commuters and freight operators alike.
Implementation will be overseen by the National Highways Authority of India, which will coordinate with state toll operators to upgrade infrastructure and ensure compliance within the stipulated timeline.