NHAI Changed the Entire Toll Payment System This Year, Making Travel Easier with the New System

Year Ender 2025: This year, a major change has been made in toll payment for highway travelers. The new system has provided convenience to travelers and made travel easier than before.

Year Ender 2025: The year 2025 is coming to an end, and this year has seen changes in various aspects of people's lives. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has made a major change in the toll payment system this year. The biggest complaint of highway travelers was the long queues at toll plazas and the hassle of repeated payments. To reduce this problem, NHAI has developed a technology-based system.

Now, toll payment is not only digital but also much more convenient. This year, a new option has also been introduced for FASTag users, making travel even easier for regular commuters. The new system aims to save time, improve traffic flow, and make highway travel more comfortable.

FASTag Annual Pass Changes the Way Tolls are Paid

This year, NHAI has introduced the FASTag Annual Pass, which can be used for the entire year after a one-time activation. This pass is especially beneficial for those who travel on highways daily or frequently. After obtaining the annual pass, there is no need to worry about tolls being deducted every time, and the need to stop at toll plazas is also reduced.

This pass linked to FASTag is directly connected to the vehicle's tag, allowing for automatic entry and exit. This has made toll collection faster and more accurate. NHAI believes that this system will reduce congestion at toll plazas and largely eliminate traffic jams.

Travelers are Getting Direct Benefits

The biggest benefit of the FASTag Annual Pass is being received by regular travelers. For those who travel daily for work, business, or long distances, this system saves both time and money. Fuel expenses incurred due to frequent stops at toll plazas are also reduced. In addition, every transaction is tracked due to digital records. This makes it easier to report any kind of malfunction or issue.

Reduced congestion has made highway travel smoother and stress-free. Truck and bus drivers are also benefiting, as it has become easier to complete journeys on time. Overall, the FASTag annual pass has emphasized making highway travel faster, easier, and more reliable.

Changes to the FASTag system are also underway.

The FASTag system will now see changes at the system level. According to official information, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has further strengthened the National Electronic Toll Collection technology. The aim is to make the toll system across the country completely digital and interconnected.

The new technology involves installing an RFID device on the vehicle's windscreen. As soon as the vehicle passes through the toll plaza, the toll amount is automatically deducted from the driver's linked bank account without stopping. This eliminates cash payments, long queues, and wasted time. The new system is considered a major step towards making toll collection faster, more accurate, and more transparent.