Synopsis In order to increase the FASTag penetration to ensure seamless movement of traffic and to reduce avoidable delays at the toll plazas, NHAI has decided to remove the mandatory threshold amount for the FASTag account / wallet, which was paid by the user in addition to the security deposit for the passenger segment (Car/Jeep/Van), NHAI said in a statement.
With more than 2.54 crore users, FASTag contributes 80 per cent of the total toll collection.
NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday said it has decided to do away with the requirement of maintaining a minimum amount in FASTag wallet.
No minimum balance in FASTag now
In a release announcing the measure, NHAI said on Wednesday that the move is aimed at faster FASTag penetration, ensuring seamless traffic and cutting the delays at toll plazas
Ashutosh Kumar | February 10, 2021 | Updated 18:48 IST
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to remove the mandatory threshold amount for FASTag account which a user was was required to pay in addition to the security deposit for passenger segment vehicles.
In a release announcing the measure, NHAI said on Wednesday that the move is aimed at faster FASTag penetration, ensuring seamless traffic and cutting the delays at toll plazas.