Company:FASTag

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Short description: Electronic toll collection system in India

FASTag
TypeElectronic toll collection
Fuel purchase payment
Parking fees[1]
National Park Entry Fees[2]
Founded4 November 2014; 9 years ago (2014-11-04)
Headquarters
Dwarka, Delhi
,
India
Area served
Pan-India
ProductsRFID Tags
OwnerIndian Highways Management Company Limited
ParentMinistry of Road Transport and Highways
Websitenhai.gov.in#/national-electronic-toll-collection

FASTag is an electronic toll collection system in India , operated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).[3][4] It employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it or directly toll owner. It is affixed on the windscreen of the vehicle and enables one to drive through toll plazas without stopping for transactions. The tag can be purchased from official Tag issuers or participating Banks[5] which are Made in India[6] and if it is linked to a prepaid account, then recharging or top-up can be as per requirement.[7] The minimum recharge amount is ₹100 and can be done online.[8] As per NHAI, FASTag has unlimited validity. 7.5% cashback offers were also provided to promote the use of FASTag. Dedicated Lanes at some Toll plazas have been built for FASTag.

In January 2019, state-run oil marketing companies IOC, BPCL and HPCL have signed MoUs enabling the use of FASTag to make purchases at petrol pumps.[9]

As of September 2019, FASTag lanes are available on over 500 national and state highways and over 54.6 lakh (5.46 million) cars are enabled with FASTag.[10] Starting 1 January 2021, FASTag was to be mandatory for all vehicles but later the date was postponed to 15 February 2021.[11]

Timeline

Electronic Toll Lanes on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway.
  • The system was initially set up as a pilot project in 2014 on the stretch of the Golden Quadrilateral between Ahmedabad and Mumbai .
  • The system was implemented on the Delhi - Mumbai arm of the Quadrilateral on 4 November 2014.[12]
  • In July 2015, toll plazas on the Chennai - Bangalore stretch of the Golden Quadrilateral started accepting FASTag payments.[13]
  • By April 2016, FASTag was rolled out to 247 toll plazas on national highways across India , representing 70% of all toll plazas in the country at the time.[14]
  • By 23 November 2016, 347 fee plazas out of 366 on national highways across the country accept FASTag payments.[15]
  • On 1 October 2017, the NHAI launched a FASTag lane in all 370 toll plazas under its ambit.[16]
  • On 8 November 2017, it was followed up by making FASTag mandatory on all new vehicles sold in India after December 2017.[17]
  • On 19 October 2019, it was announced that FASTag will be mandatory on all National Highways from 1 December 2019 and non-FASTag users will be charged double the toll.[18]
  • During November, GMR Hyderabad International Airport launches FASTag Car Park facility.[19][20]
  • On 15 December 2019, FASTag became mandatory throughout India.[21]
  • 600+ Toll Plazas are now connected with FASTag. Many more are in queue to connect very soon.
  • On 1 January 2021, FASTag was made mandatory at every toll plaza in the country.[22] but later the date was postponed to 15 February 2021.[11]
  • Starting February 1, 2024, NHAI stated that only the most recent FASTag account will remain operational, while earlier tags will be deactivated or blacklisted.[23]
Toll Gate Payment collection status [2017-2022][24] [25]
Period Toll Gate Payment collection status Total(Cr.) Fastag Method collection (Cr.)
2016-17 17942.14 871
2017-18 21948.13 3532
2018-19 24396.20 5956
2019-20 26850.71 10957
2020-21 27744.15 25291
2021-22 34535 33274

References

  1. ↑ "Now, pay parking fees through FASTag at Ahmedabad airport | Here's how to use the facility". 29 May 2023. https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/now-pay-parking-fees-through-fastag-at-ahmedabad-airport-heres-how-to-use-the-facility-article-100600630. 
  2. ↑ "Tamil Nadu forest dept starts collecting entry fee through 'FASTag' at Doddabetta". https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/jun/11/tamil-nadu-forest-dept-starts-collecting-entry-fee-through-fastag-at-doddabetta-2583867.html. 
  3. ↑ "FASTag Roll-out and Facilitation". Press Information Bureau (New Delhi). 13 June 2016. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=146152. 
  4. ↑ "Another Official FAQ". NHAI. http://nhai.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdf. 
  5. ↑ "FASTag Page in NHAI website". http://nhai.gov.in/national-electronic-toll-collection.htm. 
  6. ↑ "SIVA focuses on Make in India and strengthens commitment to FASTags" (in en). 2020-10-29. https://www.hindustantimes.com/brand-post/siva-focuses-on-make-in-india-and-strengthens-commitment-to-fastags/story-hWwhSuZLABY24V4NWM42kM.html. 
  7. ↑ "Official FAQ". NHAI. http://www.nhai.org/FAQ1.pdf. 
  8. ↑ "FAQs on NETC FASTag". https://www.npci.org.in/what-we-do/netc-fastag/faqs. 
  9. ↑ Staff Writer (9 January 2019). "Coming soon: Pay at petrol pumps in seconds using FASTags" (in en). livemint.com. https://www.livemint.com/Companies/hEztl9H1Qf1fL6zuK9oZNL/petrol-diesel-pump-FASTags-toll-road-highways-nitin-gadkari.html. 
  10. ↑ "These innovations are helping digital payments go mass" (in en). https://www.sify.com/finance/these-innovations-are-helping-digital-payments-go-mass-news-business-tjss5Udgbefib.html. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Radhakrishnan, S. Anil (19 November 2020). "FASTag mandatory for all four-wheelers from Jan. 1" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/fastag-mandatory-for-all-four-wheelers/article33136020.ece. 
  12. ↑ Gupta, Siddhartha (31 October 2014). "Soon, drive non-stop and pay tolls speeding through 'FASTag' lane". Indian Express (New Delhi). http://indianexpress.com/article/business/business-others/soon-drive-non-stop-and-pay-tolls-speeding-through-fastag-lane/. 
  13. ↑ "Driving From Chennai to Bangalore? Get Smart Tag to Zip Through the Toll Gate". Express News Service. The New Indian Express (Chennai). 27 July 2015. http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Driving-From-Chennai-to-Bangalore-Get-Smart-Tag-to-Zip-Through-the-Toll-Gate/2015/07/27/article2942564.ece. 
  14. ↑ "FASTag Is Now Active In Over 70% Toll Plazas On National Highways". The Logical Indian. 21 April 2016. http://thelogicalindian.com/news/fastag-is-now-active-in-over-70-toll-plazas-on-national-highways/. 
  15. ↑ "Electronic Toll Management System". http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=154486. 
  16. ↑ Sood, Jyotika (3 November 2017). "Four-wheelers sold from December must be fitted with FASTag: Centre". http://www.livemint.com/Industry/uIsK8St9gDUor5CJb4DX5I/Fourwheelers-sold-from-December-must-be-fitted-with-FASTag.html. 
  17. ↑ "Come December, All New Vehicles Will Have FASTag for Cashless Toll Plazas: Nitin Gadkari". 8 November 2017. http://www.news18.com/news/india/come-december-all-new-vehicles-will-have-fastag-for-cashless-toll-plazas-nitin-gadkari-1570953.html. 
  18. ↑ "Insight 18 | FASTags mandatory for vehicles on national highways from Dec 1, here's how it will ease traffic". 19 October 2019. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/insight-18-fastags-mandatory-for-vehicles-on-national-highways-from-dec-1-heres-how-it-will-ease-traffic-4549301.html/amp. 
  19. ↑ Somasekhar, M. (17 November 2019). "GMR Hyderabad International Airport introduces FASTag Car Park facility" (in en). https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/gmr-hyderabad-international-airport-introduces-fastag-car-park-facility/article29998409.ece. 
  20. ↑ "Hyderabad airport launches FASTag parking" (in en). 22 November 2019. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/hyderabad-airport-launches-fastag-parking-11574411495829.html. 
  21. ↑ Dubey, Navneet. "FASTag will become mandatory from December 15, 2019" (in en). The Economic Times. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/fastag-mandatory-for-all-vehicles-from-dec-1-heres-how-to-buy-activate-it/articleshow/72126974.cms. 
  22. ↑ Reddy, Ravi (7 December 2020). "FASTag at toll plazas must from January 1" (in en-IN). https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/fastag-at-toll-plazas-must-from-jan-1/article33273609.ece. 
  23. ↑ "KYC your FASTag before deadline 31st January 2024 NHAI" (in en-US). 2024-01-31. https://thehinduvoice.com/kyc-your-fastag-before-deadline-31st-january-2024-nhai/. 
  24. ↑ "Tollgate vs Fastag collection". The Times of India. 7 August 2022. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/fastag-in-the-fast-lane-spike-in-adoption-lifts-toll-collection-past-rs-33k-cr/articleshow/93403643.cms. 
  25. ↑ "Toll gate collection Yearwise". 15 December 2021. https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/fastag-based-toll-collection-rose-55-from-2016-17-to-2022-21-says-govt-315682-2021-12-15. 

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