Mint Explainer | FASTag local passes shift online: what changes for regular users
The National Highways Authority of India has made its digital FASTag Local Pass facility available at 121 toll plazas, allowing eligible residents to obtain monthly passes through the Rajmargyatra app. The move eases toll payments for people who regularly use a toll plaza near their homes.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has broadened its digital FASTag Local Pass service to encompass 121 toll plazas, enabling qualifying residents to acquire monthly passes via the Rajmargyatra mobile application. This initiative aims to simplify toll payments for those who frequently visit a toll plaza close to their residences, concurrently promoting the implementation of barrier-less tolling systems.
Mint presents an explanation of the importance of this development and its potential benefits for local commuters, as well as its contribution to the automation efforts on highways.
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