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What is FASTag explain?
FASTag is an electronic toll collection system, operated by the NHAI. Based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, FASTag is affixed on the windscreen of vehicles. In other words, FASTags are prepaid rechargeable tags for toll collection.
What is my FASTag?
FASTag is a device issued by the NHAI that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to collect toll tax payments on the road. The FASTag is integrated with a bank account or a prepaid card, and every time you cross a toll plaza, tax is deducted from your account directly.
What is the need of FASTag?
FASTag, India’s electronic toll collection chip for national highways, is mandatory for all vehicles. The government is keen on moving to a system wherein 100 per cent of the toll collected are through FASTag and no cash handling at toll plazas.
Do I need physical FASTag?
There are lanes at toll plazas dedicated solely for FASTag drivers, according to the National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules 2008. With FASTag installed on your car, you can save both your valuable time and fuel as you do not have to wait for making toll payment physically.
How do I know my FASTag Bank name?
The name of the bank that issued your FASTag will be displayed on the left side corner of the blue strip on your FASTag.
What if I travel without FASTag?
Without having the FASTag, the user will have to pay double the toll amount. What will happen if I don’t get the FASTag? All those individuals who do not have the FASTag on their four-wheeled vehicles will have to pay twice the toll amount at every toll plaza that they cross.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of FASTag?
Use FASTag to help reduce the waiting time, fuel consumption and vehicle’s operating cost. Accommodate the increasing traffic without additional lanes. Eliminate acceleration, idling and the harmful vehicular emissions using FASTag. Reduce congestion around plazas.
What is FASTag and how does it work?
It is affixed on the windscreen of your vehicle and enables you to drive through toll plazas, without stopping for cash transactions. You need to recharge / top up the tag as per your requirement. What are the benefits of using FASTag?
What is FASTag program of NHAI?
NHAI has rolled out program for Electronic Toll Collection on Toll Plazas on National Highways to be called FASTag. FASTag is a device that employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid account linked to it.
What are the benefits of using FASTag for toll payments?
Ease of payment –One does not have to stop to pay cash at the toll plazas and thus can save time too. Cash-back offer: FASTag usage gives 10\% cashback on all the Toll payments across India in the first year. Online Recharge – Fast Tag can be recharged online through various modes i.e. Credit Card / Debit Card / NEFT/ RTGS or Net banking.
How do I recharge my FASTag account?
One can recharge FASTag account at the Point of Sale (POS) locations using cash or one can recharge online through NEFT/RTGS or Net Banking. You will be asked for the login credentials for your bank account. Please proceed with the details and complete the payment.