highway toll

31 Mar

National highways to transition to 100% digital tolling starting April 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiadigital payment, FASTag, highway toll, UPI

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a significant shift in infrastructure policy by mandating the complete removal of cash transactions at all national highway toll plazas. Effective April 1, commuters across the country will be required to settle toll fees exclusively through digital platforms. This transition is designed to eliminate the delays often associated with manual cash handling, moving instead toward a fully automated system that utilizes FASTag and UPI technologies for seamless transit. Government officials emphasized that this move is a cornerstone of a broader national strategy to modernize highway infrastructure and…

31 Mar

Toll Hike: Azizpur Plaza to Cost More for Commuters

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAzizpur Toll Plaza, highway toll, NHAI, road maintenance, Toll hike

Zirakpur, March 31 – The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced an increase in toll rates on national highways, effective from April 1. The decision aims to generate additional revenue for highway maintenance and development. As a result, commuters will now have to pay an extra ₹5 to ₹10 in toll tax.According to an official circular issued by NHAI, toll rates have been revised across all plazas in the country. This includes the Azizpur Toll Plaza on the Zirakpur-Patiala National Highway, where the toll for a single trip is now ₹50, while a round trip will cost ₹70.…