India To Soon Launch GPS-Based Toll Collection: Here's How It Will Work
NDTV
The GPs-based electronic toll collection system will use an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system.
Those pesky toll plazas that interrupt smooth drives may be on their way out. Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that GPS-based toll collection systems will replace existing highway toll plazas in the country. Road, Transport and Highways minister announced that transition will occur as early as April this year. The government has appointed a consultant to implement a GPS-based toll collection system on national highways, the minister said on Thursday.
The Road Transport and Highways Minister also said the system will be introduced on a pilot basis in addition to FASTags. The move is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and charging motorists for the exact distance travelled on the highways.
Mr Gadkari had earlier said state-owned NHAI's toll revenue is currently Rs 40,000 crore and it is going to soar to Rs 1.40 lakh crore in 2-3 years.
