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FASTags mandatory now

In news:

• Recently, the government announced that FASTags will become mandatory for all vehicles from this year onwards.

 

Important facts:

• The decision was taken in order to promote faster payment of fees through digital mode.

 

About FASTag:

• FASTag is an electronic toll collection device which is installed in vehicle mostly attached to the windscreen to help drivers drive through toll plazas without having to stop. 
• FASTags are being issued by 22 certified banks through various channels such as Point-of-Sale at NH toll plazas and selected bank branches. 
• FASTag uses radio frequency identification(RFID) technology to enable direct toll payments while vehicle is moving.
• The toll fare is deducted directly from prepaid of saving bank account linked to FASTag.

 

Source)

http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Govt-to-make-FASTag-mandatory-for-all-vehicles-from-Dec-2019&id=370468