DNA: Plan to get rid from tension of toll deduction
Toll plazas are also one of the reasons for traffic jams because one has to stop to pay toll tax. When there is a lot of traffic, there is a jam. Now, the government has also found a solution to this problem. Soon this challenge is going to be solved.
Aug 24, 2022, 23:38 PM IST
A look at India's electric vehicle journey: 10 lakh EVs; 1,742 public charging stations
A total of 10,60,707 electric vehicles were registered in India till last week, while 1,742 public charging stations (PCS) and 816 toll plazas were operational in the country.
Mar 24, 2022, 09:58 AM IST
NHAI brings new guidelines for toll plazas: Maximum 10-sec service time, no queue beyond 100 metres for vehicles
For this purpose, a yellow line at a distance of 100 meters from the toll booth will be marked in each toll lane, the NHAI said, adding that this is to inculcate a further sense of accountability in toll plaza operators. The NHAI said these guidelines are aimed at ensuring "minimal waiting time at the toll plazas".
May 28, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
FASTag sale registers 330% growth; over 70 lakh sold till November 27
The National Electronic Toll Collection (FASTag) programme will remove bottlenecks and ensure seamless movement of traffic and collection of user fees as per the notified rates, using passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.
Nov 27, 2019, 22:31 PM IST
FASTag to ensure smooth traffic movement, remove bottlenecks on tolls; Know all details here
In a bid to give a major fillip to digital payments and bring in enhanced transparency, the government has decided to implement National Electronic Toll Collection (FASTag) programme on pan India basis to remove bottlenecks on toll plazas and ensure seamless movement of traffic and collection of user fee as per the notified rates, using passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, according to an official statement.
Nov 18, 2019, 16:04 PM IST
ETC mechanism at all toll plazas from December: Gadkari
Government will bring Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) mechanism at all toll plazas starting December.
Nov 08, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
No separate lanes for VIPs at toll plazas: Uttar Pradesh govt
After facing flak, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday decided that there will be no separate lanes for VIPs at toll plazas in the state.
Jul 24, 2017, 17:31 PM IST
Soldiers' presence at toll plazas in Bengal kicks up storm; Mamata Banerjee cries 'coup', Centre, Army rebut charges
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's protest against the alleged Army deployment in the state, earned stinging condemnation on Friday from the Centre which said the remark showed her "political frustration".
Dec 02, 2016, 23:43 PM IST
Naidu slams Mamata Banerjee, says protest over presence of Armymen a 'cheap political stunt'
Slamming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for protesting over the presence of Armymen at toll plazas, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Friday termed the move as a "cheap political stunt”.
Dec 02, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
Govt's 72-hour relief for people: Places where you can use old Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes till November 14
With people facing difficulties due to 'bold' demonetisation move, the government has extended the use of old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes till November 14, in railway ticket booking counters, ticket counters of government buses and airline ticket counters at airports.
Nov 12, 2016, 08:46 AM IST
Govt collects over Rs 4500 cr revenue from toll plazas in FY16
The government has generated more than Rs 4,595 crore as revenue from 348 toll plazas across the country till November 15.
Dec 21, 2015, 18:06 PM IST
Pay e-toll on all highways plazas from March 2016
The Centre plans to implement radio tag-enabled electronic toll collection systems across all highways by March 2016 and has decided to make etolling lanes as a mandatory clause in the new highway building contracts.
Nov 23, 2015, 00:16 AM IST
