It may be costly for you to walk on the National Highway from April 1, because the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is going to increase the toll rate by 5 percent. With this, the prices of monthly passes can also increase by 10 to 20 rupees. NHAI increases toll tax every financial year. The increase in toll tax of FASTag can put more burden on transporters from general public.
According to reports, three toll plazas in Gorakhpur are going to increase by 5 to 30 rupees. On the basis of toll collection of Nayansar, Tenua and Sharepur Chamarah, the officials are soon going to send a proposal to increase the price. With this, the monthly toll is also going to increase by 10 to 20 rupees, which can increase the load on the people coming and going. NHAI Gorakhpur zone project director CM Dwivedi said that toll tax increases every financial year. The new rate will be applicable from April 1 and the proposal has been sent to the headquarters.
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FASTag will save Rs 20,000 crore every year
While the FASTag electronic toll collection system claims to reduce the waiting time at the toll plaza, it is also expected to reduce fuel consumption. Recently Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that if all vehicles run on the National Highway using FASTag, then India will save Rs 20,000 crore on petrol and diesel every year.
FASTag mandatory from 16 February
Let us tell you that from February 16, FASTag has been compulsory for all vehicles. Since then, there has been a tremendous increase in toll collection. According to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), toll collection has reached Rs 104 crore due to FASTag.
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