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India to roll out barrier free tolling by December using FASTag and AI cameras

Automobile
Published on 24 April 2026
India to roll out barrier free tolling by December using FASTag and AI cameras

Toll plazas may become a thing of the past

India plans to introduce barrier-free, seamless toll collection on national highways by December, using FASTag and AI camera systems such as ANPR. Vehicles are expected to pass through toll points without stopping, with charges collected automatically. The government says the move will cut logistics costs and help align India’s logistics efficiency with global benchmarks.

  • Barrier-free tolling planned on national highways by December
  • Automatic toll collection via FASTag and AI cameras using ANPR
  • Drivers may not need to stop at toll plazas
  • Goal is to reduce logistics costs toward global benchmarks
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