Knowledge Nugget | Tolling without barriers: India’s shift to multi-lane free flow
On 11th July 2026, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) launched a digital local pass facility for 121 toll plazas under its network. This pass enables local residents to cross the toll plaza unlimited times in a month at a fixed fee, eliminating the need for manual documentation and physical verification. The facility was integrated with DigiLocker and VAHAN to verify the commuter's address, vehicle details and the associated FASTag.
This marks a shift towards a multi-lane free flow (MLFF) or barrier-less tolling system, where vehicles do not need to stop at toll gates to pay the fee. The MLFF system currently operates at six toll plazas and is set to be implemented across all four-lane and above national highways and expressways by March 2029.
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