Remember the thrill of driving on a high-speed expressway, only to be stopped in long queues to pay toll taxes. How infuriating is it when the driver in front of you is not ready with the cash or is busy in a verbal match with the toll-collection agent. This annoying experience is now a thing of the past, thanks to the NHAI authorities who’ve mandated the implementation of the National Electronic Toll Collection Program. As a result of this brilliant program, and with a little help from technology, electronic toll collection booths are helping to reduce highway congestion and the time taken for processing a toll, while also enabling a reduction in the leakage of revenue.
What is FASTAg and how does it work?
Simply put, FASTag is like the Aadhar Card of your vehicle, with details of your vehicle registration number, chassis number etc. It looks like your vehicles RC book (a debit-card like chip card) and is meant to be attached to your vehicle. This FASTag card is a simple to use card that is also reloadable. All you have to do is tag the card at the toll gate, without stopping for a cash transaction. The FASTag enables the deduction of the applicable toll charges automatically form your account. After the toll is deducted from your account, you can exit the toll plaza. The tag can be affixed to your vehicle’s windscreen and deducts the toll automatically as it employs RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology. The idea behind electronic toll collection is to eliminate contact with toll agents, reduce the time spent at toll windows and continue a hassle-free journey.
Where can I purchase FASTag?
Under the guidelines of the NHAI and the IHMCL, several banks have joined hands with the National Electronic Toll Collection initiative launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). You can find the FASTag application form on your bank’s website, or even purchase it from partnering banks such as ICICI Bank, SBI and HDFC Bank (even if you don’t have an account with the said bank) among others.
How to register for FASTag?
You could visit the website of any of the aforementioned banks, go on the FASTAg link and fill in your personal details like your name, address, phone number and upload mandatory KYC documents like your driving license, pan card, Aadhaar Card etc. The system will also ask you your nearest toll and the approximate distance of your home from the toll, along with the nearest post office. You then have to input the details of the nearest branch of the bank website you’re applying from, along with its IFSC code. After this, you must input your vehicle details and the number of vehicles for which you need the FASTag. After completing the final payment, you will receive the FASTag within 2-3 weeks which you can use at electronic toll collection booths.
What is FASTAg and how does it work?
Simply put, FASTag is like the Aadhar Card of your vehicle, with details of your vehicle registration number, chassis number etc. It looks like your vehicles RC book (a debit-card like chip card) and is meant to be attached to your vehicle. This FASTag card is a simple to use card that is also reloadable. All you have to do is tag the card at the toll gate, without stopping for a cash transaction. The FASTag enables the deduction of the applicable toll charges automatically form your account. After the toll is deducted from your account, you can exit the toll plaza. The tag can be affixed to your vehicle’s windscreen and deducts the toll automatically as it employs RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology. The idea behind electronic toll collection is to eliminate contact with toll agents, reduce the time spent at toll windows and continue a hassle-free journey.
Where can I purchase FASTag?
Under the guidelines of the NHAI and the IHMCL, several banks have joined hands with the National Electronic Toll Collection initiative launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). You can find the FASTag application form on your bank’s website, or even purchase it from partnering banks such as ICICI Bank, SBI and HDFC Bank (even if you don’t have an account with the said bank) among others.
How to register for FASTag?
You could visit the website of any of the aforementioned banks, go on the FASTAg link and fill in your personal details like your name, address, phone number and upload mandatory KYC documents like your driving license, pan card, Aadhaar Card etc. The system will also ask you your nearest toll and the approximate distance of your home from the toll, along with the nearest post office. You then have to input the details of the nearest branch of the bank website you’re applying from, along with its IFSC code. After this, you must input your vehicle details and the number of vehicles for which you need the FASTag. After completing the final payment, you will receive the FASTag within 2-3 weeks which you can use at electronic toll collection booths.
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