No More Toll Queues? Government Considers Annual & Lifetime Highway Passes

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In a move to enhance convenience and efficiency for frequent travelers, the government is considering the introduction of annual and lifetime toll passes for national highways. This initiative aims to provide relief to daily commuters and businesses reliant on road transport, ensuring smoother, faster, and more cost-effective travel across India’s vast highway network.

Under this proposal, vehicle owners will have the option to purchase an annual or lifetime toll pass, allowing them unrestricted access to national highways without stopping at toll booths. This move aligns with the government’s One Nation, One Toll Tag policy, reducing congestion at toll plazas and promoting seamless digital toll collection.

The system will leverage FASTag technology, where users can subscribe to these passes based on vehicle categories. While exact pricing is yet to be disclosed, reports suggest that rates will be determined based on vehicle type, frequency of usage, and distance covered.

The initiative is expected to significantly boost logistics efficiency, benefiting commercial transporters and daily commuters alike. It also aligns with India’s broader infrastructure and digitization efforts, ultimately improving road travel convenience and reducing fuel consumption caused by long queues at toll plazas.

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