Barrier-Free Tolling System to Launch by December 2026: Vehicles Won’t Need to Stop at Toll Plazas
Highway travel in India is gearing up for a major transformation. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that by December 2026, select national highways will begin adopting a barrier-free toll system, promising a faster, smoother, and hassle-free journey for commuters.
No More Waiting at Toll Plazas
The upcoming system is based on Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) technology, which removes the need for traditional toll booths and physical barriers. Instead of stopping to pay, vehicles will simply drive through while overhead sensors and smart cameras automatically track and process toll payments.
This means long queues, traffic bottlenecks, and repeated halts at toll plazas could soon become a thing of the past.
FASTag and AI-Powered Monitoring
The new toll model will combine FASTag with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology for seamless toll collection.
Here’s how it works:
No More Waiting at Toll Plazas
The upcoming system is based on Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) technology, which removes the need for traditional toll booths and physical barriers. Instead of stopping to pay, vehicles will simply drive through while overhead sensors and smart cameras automatically track and process toll payments. This means long queues, traffic bottlenecks, and repeated halts at toll plazas could soon become a thing of the past.
FASTag and AI-Powered Monitoring
The new toll model will combine FASTag with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology for seamless toll collection. Here’s how it works:
- RFID scanners will detect FASTag details
- AI-enabled cameras will scan vehicle number plates
- Toll charges will be deducted digitally in real time
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