New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The National Highway Authority of India ( NHAI) on Wednesday said it has issued directions to all FASTag issuer banks to undertake immediate validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked with FASTags issued by them.The move follows receipt of complaints regarding instances where the VRN captured by FASTag readers does not match with the actual registration number displayed on the vehicle number plate.“Such discrepancies have the potential to undermine enfo…
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New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, aimed at strengthening enforcement and ensuring rationalised fee collection for overloaded vehicles on National Highways.The amended rules will come into force from April 15, 2026.The amendment seeks to promote compliance with prescribed load limits and enhance road safety while protecting highway infrastructure.Under …
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Union government on Saturday took a major step to enhance efficiency and transparency by implementing digital-only toll collection at all National Highway fee plazas across the country.According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, with effect from April 10, all user fee payments at highway toll plazas are being processed exclusively through digital modes such as FASTag and Unified Payments Interface (UPI), an official statement said.However, the rollout…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Road accidents continue to pose a major public safety concern in India, with nearly 1.8 lakh fatalities reported annually, with around 45 per cent of these fatalities involving two-wheelers, MoS, Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra said on Thursday calling on the youth, to act as ambassadors of road safety and lead by example.Flagging off the 3rd Edition of the Uttarakhand Adventure Ride organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Malhotra emphas…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Road users across India will no longer be able to pay toll fees in cash from April 1 as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) shifts to a fully digital payment system.In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI will implement a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country.From April 1, commuters will have to pay toll charges only through digital modes such as FASTag or UPI.The move is aimed at improving efficiency and bringing …
Chennai, March 31 (IANS) In a significant step towards modernising highway infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to introduce a barrier-less toll collection system at three major toll plazas in Tamil Nadu as part of a nationwide rollout. The new Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system will be implemented at Nemili and Chennasamudram toll plazas on NH-48 and Paranur toll plaza on NH-45.The initiative aims to eliminate long queues, ensure uninterrupted traffic movement,…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 27 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 20.39 billion in the month of February — along with registering 22 per cent annual growth in transaction amount at Rs 26.84 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Sunday.Average daily transaction amount in February stood at Rs 95,865 crore, up from Rs 91,403 crore in January, the NPCI data showed.The month of February recorded 728 milli…
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Saturday announced in the State Assembly that the government will put in place standard operating procedures (SOPs) and strengthen emergency response mechanisms following a recent tanker accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway that caused a 36-hour traffic disruption.Replying to a discussion raised through a Calling Attention Motion, Minister Sarnaik said the tanker, which was carrying highly flammable material, had a valid li…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Toll collections across national highways are expected to rise 6–8 per cent in FY27, supported by traffic growth despite lower inflation‑linked toll rate hikes, a report said on Wednesday.The report from ratings agency ICRA said toll collections are expected to grow 7–9 per cent in FY26, supported by higher traffic growth of 4–5 per cent compared to 2.5 per cent in FY25.Inflation‑linked toll rates are likely to rise around 3.3 per cent for newer projects linked…
Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) The main Opposition BJP on Friday slammed the cash-strapped state Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for steep hike in the entry fee and FASTag-based collection system to boost its revenue, being implemented from April 1. Saying this decision is a direct economic blow to state’s economy, tourism and the public, party’s state media coordinator Karan Nanda said increasing the entry fee for private vehicles from other states from Rs 70 to Rs 130 and imposing a fee of …