The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revised the toll collection norms across India’s highways and introduced higher fees for vehicles not using FASTag. Earlier, non-FASTag users were uniformly charged double the toll amount regardless of the payment method. Now, UPI users will be able to pay 1.25 times the regular toll, while cash users will continue to pay twice the FASTag rate.
The move aims to reduce cash usage, promote digital payments, and ease congestion at all toll plazas.
Revised Structure for Non-FASTag Users
Under the new rule, vehicles that pass through toll gates without a FASTag will face a tiered toll system: 1.25 times the regular fee for UPI or other digital payments and 2 times the regular fee for cash transactions
The government says this setup offers a convenient digital option for those yet to switch to FASTag, while strongly discouraging cash payments, which slow down traffic.
Why Was the Change Necessary?
The new change has been implemented to promote smoother traffic flow and reduce congestion at toll plazas. By nudging drivers toward digital transactions, MoRTH hopes to eliminate long queues caused by cash handling and improve transparency in toll collection across the national highway network.
FASTag Still the Smartest Way to Go
FASTag remains the most efficient and cost-effective way to pay tolls. Over 7 crore FASTags have been issued, and 97% of all toll transactions on national highways are already digital.
Motorists are advised to ensure their FASTag is active, correctly linked, and recharged in advance—helping them avoid extra costs and enjoy uninterrupted highway travel.
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