Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said India’s Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system will bring barrier-less toll collection that cuts operating costs to 3-4% from 12-15%. Speaking at the Mundka–Bakkarwala launch in Delhi, he cited expected annual fuel savings of about Rs 295 crore, lower travel time, improved logistics efficiency, and reduced carbon emissions by 81,000 tonnes.
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.
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Three men travelling in a BMW and Toyota Fortuner allegedly assaulted toll staff near north Bengaluru after refusing to pay the toll. The accused reportedly claimed links to a local MLA, forced their way through the barrier, and briefly kidnapped the toll worker before assaulting him and a colleague. Police have registered an FIR and are searching for them using CCTV footage.
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