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Soon, Indian highway users may no longer have to pay fixed toll amounts. Under a new government policy in the works, drivers will be charged based on the actual distance they travel on highways, making toll collection fairer and more transparent.
As part of this change, the Ministry of Road Transport is exploring the use of advanced digital tools to replace the current fixed-toll system with a per-kilometre model.
What Officials Are Saying
“Under the new toll policy, the government is exploring ways to enable users to pay toll based on per km of usage of highways and expressways. In the existing system, users pay a fixed toll irrespective of whether they use the highway stretch for a few km or for the entire length.” — senior government official
An independent infrastructure expert, Jagannarayan Padmanabhan from Crisil Market Intelligence, praised the move:
“The GPS-enabled toll collection could be a revenue booster for the government as all those who were so far taking alternate routes to avoid the entire toll stretch will now prefer to take the toll roads.”
How It Works
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Entry & Exit Tracking: Your FASTag combined with ANPR cameras will record where you enter and exit—no stops at toll booths.
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Auto Billing: After your journey, you’ll be charged based on the kilometres travelled.
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Barrier-Free Driving: Expect a smoother, uninterrupted trip with fewer delays.
Why It Matters
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Fairer Pay: You’ll pay only for what you use.
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No Toll Lines: Travel faster with fewer interruptions.
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Better Toll Monitoring: Digital tracking can prevent revenue loss.
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Modern Highways: A step toward high-tech, seamless road travel in India.
Trials are expected soon on major routes such as Delhi–Jaipur highway, before rolling out country-wide.
