India Launches First Stop-Free Toll System on Surat-Bharuch Highway
India's first stop-free toll system launched at Choryasi toll plaza on Surat-Bharuch highway
Hindustan Times
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India has introduced its first multi-lane free-flow (MLFF) tolling system at Choryasi toll plaza on NH48, connecting Surat and Bharuch in Gujarat. This system allows vehicles to pass through tolls without stopping, aiming to reduce congestion and enhance travel efficiency.
- 01The MLFF system allows seamless vehicle movement without stopping at toll booths.
- 02Over 41,500 vehicles used the system on its first day.
- 03It employs technologies like Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and FASTag for automated toll collection.
- 04Users must maintain sufficient balance in their FASTag accounts to avoid penalties.
- 05Non-payment can lead to additional penalties, including blacklisting of FASTags.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched India's first multi-lane free-flow (MLFF) tolling system at Choryasi toll plaza on National Highway 48, which connects Surat and Bharuch in Gujarat. On its inaugural day, the system facilitated the passage of over 41,500 vehicles, marking a significant advancement in toll collection technology. The MLFF system eliminates traditional toll barriers, allowing vehicles to move freely and reducing congestion. It relies on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and FASTag-based electronic toll collection for efficient processing. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) emphasizes the need for users to maintain adequate balance in their FASTag accounts to ensure smooth transactions. Failure to do so may result in electronic notices for non-payment, with penalties that could double the normal toll fee. This innovative approach is expected to enhance travel efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and lower emissions on national highways.
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The new toll system is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion, enhance travel times, and improve fuel efficiency for users on the Surat-Bharuch route.
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