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India to remove toll plazas by end 2026 with distance based automated charging
India
Published on 7 May 2026
No stopping, just glide through tolls at speed
India is set to scrap physical toll plazas by the end of 2026, replacing them with an automated distance based system. Charging will rely on number plate recognition and FASTag to track how far a vehicle travels, so drivers won’t have to stop at toll booths. The goal is to cut congestion and keep highways moving smoothly at speed.
- Physical toll plazas slated for removal by end 2026
- Distance based billing using number plate recognition and FASTag
- Drivers won’t need to stop, reducing highway congestion
- System designed to improve travel speed and efficiency
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The Economic Times