National Highway Toll Collection Goes Fully Digital Across Most of India

In a major move aimed at improving transparency, reducing delays, and streamlining toll operations, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has implemented digital-only toll collection at National Highway fee plazas across most of the country. From April 10, 2026, all user fee payments at these plazas are being accepted exclusively through FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI), marking another step in India’s push toward seamless digital transport infrastructure.

The transition is designed to make toll payments faster and more efficient while cutting dependence on cash transactions. By shifting entirely to digital payments, the government is seeking to strengthen accountability in toll collection and improve the overall experience for highway users.

However, the new system has not yet been rolled out in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The exemption has been granted because the Model Code of Conduct is currently in force in these regions due to the ongoing electoral process.

The move signals the government’s continued focus on digitising road transport systems and modernising highway infrastructure through technology-led reforms. With FASTag already widely adopted and UPI becoming a dominant payments platform in India, the digital-only toll regime is expected to further simplify travel on National Highways in the months ahead.

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