With a penetration rate of around 98 per cent and over 8 crore users, FASTag has revolutionized the electronic toll collection system in the country. FASTags With Incomplete KYC To Be Deactivated Post January 31, Know How to Avoid it.
NHAI said that it had taken the initiative after it was informed that more than one FASTag has issued for particular vehicles without the necessary KYC, which clearly violates the RBI's mandate.
Global Positioning System (GPS) tolling will replace the current FASTag system, which uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it or toll owner.