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National Highways Authority of India is warning drivers about potential FASTag blacklisting due to improper use, like holding the tag instead of affixing it to the windscreen. This practice disrupts toll operations and raises fraud concerns. Motorists are also cautioned against fake websites offering FASTag services, urging them to use official platforms and protect sensitive information.

4 employees have been arrested

Delhi's Mundka toll plaza is testing Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling, allowing vehicles to pass without stopping. This barrierless system, set to go live nationwide, deducts tolls automatically via FASTag, eliminating congestion and saving time and fuel for commuters.

Multi-Lane Free Flow system, set to be implemented from today, will allow vehicles to cruise through toll plazas, promising faster travel and lower congestion. TOI takes a test drive

India's first barrier-less toll system is now operational at Gujarat's Chorayasi Toll Plaza, thanks to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's announcement. This Multi-Lane Free Flow system uses ANPR and FASTag, allowing vehicles to pass without stopping. The initiative aims to ease traffic, save time and fuel, and reduce emissions, reflecting the government's commitment to modern, efficient highways.

Barrier-Less Tolling Begins In Meerut

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has ordered all FASTag issuer banks to validate vehicle registration numbers and blacklist those with incorrect details. This directive aims to enhance the accuracy of India's electronic toll collection system, addressing discrepancies that could lead to revenue evasion and enforcement issues, particularly with older FASTags.

The National Highways Authority of India has mandated FASTag issuer banks to immediately verify vehicle registration numbers linked to FASTag accounts. This move aims to enhance the accuracy of the electronic toll collection system and prevent revenue leakage, especially with the upcoming Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling technology.

Three men in a BMW and Toyota Fortuner allegedly assaulted and briefly abducted a toll plaza employee near Bengaluru after refusing to pay the fee. Claiming to be associates of a local MLA, they forced their way through the barrier, punching and kicking one employee and bundling another into their vehicle.

National Highway toll payments will now be exclusively digital via FASTag or UPI, aiming to boost efficiency and transparency. While most of the country transitions, five states and one Union Territory are exempt due to election code of conduct. This move encourages FASTag adoption, reducing queues and environmental impact.

National highway toll plazas will cease accepting cash payments from April 10, mandating digital transactions via FASTag. Unpaid tolls will incur penalties, and a new system for toll exemptions is being introduced. This move aims to streamline travel and enhance efficiency on highways.

Toll payments will go cashless from April 10, with no cash transactions accepted. Vehicles without FASTags can pay via UPI at 1.25 times the normal fee, or face penalties. Exempted individuals must now use special FASTags or annual passes to prevent misuse and reduce arguments at toll plazas, paving the way for signal-free tolling.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Passing through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the route is expected to bring down the current travel time of over six hours to roughly two and a half hours, according to an official statement.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will increase the annual FASTag pass price to Rs 3,075 from April 1, 2026. Introduced last year for regular highway users, the prepaid toll plan offers one year of travel or 200 toll crossings. This revision aligns with the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008.

The National Highways Authority of India is increasing the FASTag Annual Pass fee by Rs 75 to Rs 3,075 starting April 1, 2026. This prepaid toll plan, offering up to 200 toll crossings or a full year, has seen growing adoption among private vehicle owners. The revision aligns with the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008.

Some of the changes affect credit card users, FASTag subscribers, RuPay debit cardholders. Here are some of the key revisions scheduled for implementation from the start of the new financial year.

India's digital payments are getting a security boost from April 1 with stricter RBI authentication rules, requiring two-factor verification for all transactions to combat rising fraud. Beyond digital payments, changes affect credit cards, FASTags, RuPay cards, PAN applications, and banking services, alongside a new income tax framework, aiming for a safer financial ecosystem.

National highways will cease accepting cash payments at toll plazas from April 10, transitioning to a fully digital system. This move by the NHAI aims to enhance efficiency and reduce congestion by exclusively using FASTag and UPI. Concurrently, toll rates on national highways and expressways in Uttar Pradesh have seen a slight increase, affecting various vehicle types.

Toll rates on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway will see an average 5% increase from April 1, 2026. Cash payments are no longer accepted; only FASTag or UPI will be valid. New charges apply to various vehicle types for one-way and return journeys, with specific rates detailed for light vehicles from Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut and Indirapuram to Meerut.

A man was lured to a meeting via a dating app in Nehru Place, only to be abducted, assaulted, and robbed of ₹7 lakh. Five individuals, including a woman, have been apprehended by Delhi Police following a thorough investigation involving CCTV analysis and digital tracking. The victim was forced to make UPI transfers before being abandoned.