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NHAI stated the federal government has no proposal to levy toll on two-wheelers and there are not any plans to introduce such expenses for two-wheeler automobiles.
Nitin Gadkari debunked the speculative reviews that claimed the federal government meant to levy a toll tax on two-wheelers.
In a submit from its official deal with, NHAI stated, “#FactCheck: Some sections of the media have reported that the Government of India plans to levy person charges on two-wheelers. #NHAI want to make clear that no such proposal is into account. There are not any plans to introduce toll expenses for two-wheelers. #PretendNews”
Nitin Gadkari debunked the speculative reviews that claimed the federal government meant to levy toll tax on two-wheelers. He posted on X in Hindi, “Some media homes are spreading deceptive information about imposing toll tax on two-wheeler automobiles. No such resolution has been proposed. The exemption on toll for two-wheeler automobiles will proceed absolutely. Spreading deceptive information with out verifying the reality to create a sensation is just not an indication of wholesome journalism. I condemn this.”
Govt to introduce FASTag-based Annual Pass
In a separate growth, the federal government is ready to launch a FASTag-based Annual Pass, geared toward easing journey and decreasing prices for commuters by eliminating the necessity to cease at toll plazas, information company ANI reported.
Under the brand new scheme, commuters will have the ability to cross 200 toll plazas on National Highways by paying simply ₹3,000 yearly, a big drop from the sooner common expenditure of round ₹10,000. The scheme is scheduled to be applied beginning August 15.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the revised system brings down the common toll per crossing to ₹15, making it far more economical for normal freeway vacationers. He stated the initiative might assist frequent customers save as much as ₹7,000 yearly.
Earlier in April, the ministry of street transport and highways (MoRTH) had clarified that FASTags is not going to get replaced by a satellite-based toll system from May 1, dismissing media reviews that claimed in any other case. The ministry confirmed that no such resolution had been taken.
How will ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System work?
The Ministry introduced a brand new ‘ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System’ to make sure easy, uninterrupted automobile motion at chosen toll plazas.
The system will use a mix of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to establish automobiles and the present FASTag RFID system for toll assortment.
Vehicles can be charged mechanically primarily based on ANPR cameras and FASTag readers, with out the necessity to cease at toll plazas.
Drivers who don’t comply will obtain digital notices (E-Notices), and failure to pay could result in FASTag suspension and VAHAN-related penalties.
NHAI has invited bids for the rollout of this method at chosen toll plazas. Future nationwide implementation will depend upon system efficiency, effectivity, and person suggestions.
