GPS-based toll collection systems to be replaced at toll plazas soon ; informed Nitin Gadkari 

In a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and charging motorists for the exact distance travelled on the highways, GPS-based toll systems to replace toll collection plazas in the country

Although there is considerable improvement in waiting time at certain locations, especially near cities, the densely populated towns there are still some delays at toll plazas during peak hours.

GPS based toll collection, FASTag has already been made mandatory for four-wheelers that leads to the automatic deduction of toll tax through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. It happens when one approaches the toll gate where the vehicle drivers need not stop for a few seconds so that the toll tax amount gets deducted automatically.

GPS based toll collection will differ from FASTag because it will track you throughout. It will be vigilant of vehicle movement and collect the toll tax through GPS imaging. Automatic deduction in FASTags happens only when you approach the toll plaza.

The government will introduce new technologies including GPS-based toll collection systems in the next 6 months to replace existing highway toll plazas in the country, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said.

Government is also looking at new technologies including GPS-based toll systems to replace toll plazas in the country, he added.