The Indian government is set to roll out a new toll collection system to replace FASTag and physical toll booths with GPS-based technology.

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said a new toll policy will be announced within 15 days, with implementation expected to begin in May.

Under this system, toll charges will be automatically deducted from vehicle owners’ bank accounts based on the distance travelled. The technology will use satellite tracking and number plate recognition to calculate tolls, aiming to cut costs, remove toll booths, and reduce traffic delays.

The government plans to use GNSS to monitor vehicle movement and ANPR cameras to verify number plates. This marks a shift away from FASTag, which has been in use since 2016.

The change comes as toll plazas have become expensive and congested. The new system is expected to bring transparency, curb fraud, and ensure fair tolling based on actual road usage.

Gadkari also gave an update on the long-delayed Mumbai-Goa highway, saying it will be completed by June. He acknowledged that legal issues and disputes had slowed progress, but that work is now moving swiftly. Once complete, the highway is expected to boost travel and development in the Konkan region.

He added that projects like the Delhi-Jaipur and Mumbai-Goa highways remain challenging but expressed confidence that India’s road network will surpass that of the US in the next two years.

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