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17 Sep, 2014 12:43 PM

Government launches FASTag - RFID based electronic toll collection

Government launches FASTag - RFID based electronic toll collection The Government, yesterday, launched the electronic toll collection (ETC) programme intended for smooth vehicular passage at the tool booth and cut down the travelling time. To be known as "FASTag", it will allow people to pay their highway tolls electronically without needing to stop the vehicle at the toll plazas.

"The unique number of the RFID (radio-frequency identification) affixed on the wind shield of the vehicle will be read by the readers fitted in the dedicated "ETC" lanes of plazas and appropriate amount as per the class of vehicle will be automatically deducted from the account of the user. The dedicated ETC lanes will have colour coding for distinct identity recognized as "FASTag lanes"., the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry also informed that it has roped in ICICI band and Axis bank for proving Central Clearing House (CCH) services and RFID based "FASTag" through their franchises/agents and at sales counters/points near the toll plazas. People can enrol and get their FASTag affixed on their vehicles at designated toll tax plaza location or Point of Sale (POS) stations of ICICI bank and Axis bank.

The similar kind of highway tag brands are popular in several developed countires by different names like 'Eazee Pass', 'SunPass' in the US, 'e-Pass' in Australia, 'Salik' in Dubai etc.



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