The National Highways Authority of India Has tightened its policy against the misuse of fastags, specially targeting what are knowing as “Loose fastags“Or” Tag-in-Hand “practices. The ministry of road transport and highways confirmed the update in an official release, ani reported.The new Directive Instructs Toll Collecting Agency and Concessionaires to immediatively Report Institutes where Fastags are not affected to a vehicle’s windscreen. This is a deliberate act by some users that disrupts the automated toll collection systemNhai has also provided a dedicated email id for reporting
The Initiative Comes as Nhai Prepares to Roll out Major Advancements in Tolling Infrastructure, Including The Fastag-Based Annual pass system And Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling. Ensuring the proper placement and use of fastags is seen as essential to MainTaining System Reliability and Tolting EFFICINCY Under these upcoming frameworks.Loose Fastags Present Several Operational Challenges. They cause lane-level congestion, trigger incorrect chargebacks, and are often misused in closes-loop systems, Ultimately resulting in delays and inconvenience for other height users.To curb this growing issue, nhai has asked toll operators to act promptly. Upon receiving a report, the agency will initiate the blacklisting process to Prevent Further Misuse of the Concerned Fastag.Earlier in June, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Valid for a year or up to 200 trips, the pass is expected to further simplife highway travel,