Highway tolls to use satellite-based technology soon; Here's how it works and other details?
Nitin Gadkari's innovative satellite-based toll collection system in India, utilizing GNSS and GPS, is set to transform toll collection processes. This new system charges equipped vehicles based on the distance traveled, enhancing the commuter experience on Indian highways.
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«This will be the first time in the world that such a technology is being introduced,» said Nitin Gadkari, Union Transport Minister.
To provide a seamless and barrier-free tolling experience on National Highways, the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has invited a Global Expression of Interest (EOI) from innovative and qualified companies to develop and implement a GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system in India.
NHAI's plan involves integrating the GNSS-based ETC system within the existing FASTag ecosystem. Initially, a hybrid model will be used where both RFID-based ETC and GNSS-based ETC will operate simultaneously. Dedicated GNSS lanes will be available at toll plazas, allowing vehicles equipped with GNSS-based ETC to pass through freely. As the GNSS-based ETC system becomes more widespread and accepted, all lanes at toll plazas will eventually be converted to GNSS lanes, further enhancing the efficiency and convenience of toll collection on Indian
