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India Launches MLFF Tolling System to Save Fuel, Cut Congestion and Emissions

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India’s first barrier-less toll plaza at Mundka-Bakkarwala on UER-II in Delhi-NCR. The MLFF system uses ANPR and FASTag for contactless toll collection, eliminating the need for vehicles to stop. It is projected to save 250 crore litres of fuel annually and cut carbon emissions by 81,000 tonnes. Operational costs are expected to drop from 15% to 3-4%, leading to annual savings of Rs 5,000-6,000 crore.

Key Points: India Launches MLFF Tolling System for Seamless Travel

  • First barrier-less toll plaza inaugurated in Delhi-NCR
  • Uses ANPR and FASTag for contactless toll collection
  • Expected to save 250 crore litres of fuel annually
  • Operational costs to drop from 15% to 3-4%
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MLFF tolling system to save fuel, cut congestion and lower emissions: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates India’s first barrier-less toll plaza at Mundka-Bakkarwala. MLFF system to save fuel, cut congestion, and lower emissions.

"India is rapidly moving towards world-class highway infrastructure with the introduction of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system. - Nitin Gadkari"

New Delhi, May 11

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said India is rapidly moving towards world-class highway infrastructure with the rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system, which aims to ensure seamless travel, reduce pollution and lower logistics costs across the country.

The Minister inaugurated the country's first barrier-less toll plaza at Mundka-Bakkarwala on the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in the National Capital Region.

The MLFF system introduces a contactless and barrier-free toll collection mechanism that allows vehicles to pass through toll plazas without stopping, using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology integrated with FASTag-based electronic toll collection.

Speaking at the launch event, Gadkari said the new system has been developed using advanced international-standard technology after extensive consultations with technology providers and private stakeholders.

"India is rapidly moving towards world-class highway infrastructure with the introduction of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, which will ensure seamless travel, reduce pollution, lower logistics costs and improve operational efficiency across the country," Gadkari said.

He said the government remains committed to upgrading highway infrastructure through technology-driven reforms aimed at improving commuter convenience and ensuring sustainable development.

"The MLFF system has been developed using advanced international-standard technology and required extensive consultations with technology providers and private stakeholders," he mentioned.

"The Government remains committed to continuously upgrading highway technology while ensuring sustainable development and greater commuter convenience," Gadkari noted.

According to Gadkari, the new system is expected to save nearly 250 crore litres of fuel annually and reduce around 81,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, particularly benefiting pollution-hit regions such as Delhi-NCR.

"The barrier-less tolling mechanism will significantly reduce waiting time at toll plazas, resulting in substantial fuel savings and smoother travel experience for commuters," he stated.

He further said operational costs in toll collection, which earlier stood at nearly 15 per cent, are expected to come down to around 3-4 per cent under the MLFF system.

The reduction in costs could result in annual savings of approximately Rs 5,000-6,000 crore, he added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who drives from Delhi to Jaipur regularly, this is a dream come true. The hours wasted in queues at tolls is insane. But the Rs 5,000-6,000 crore savings—will that be passed on to us or just line the pockets of private players? 🤔
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Arjun K
Technology reforms are welcome, but let's not forget the ground reality. In my hometown, toll operators still demand cash even after FASTag implementation. MLFF will work only if there's strict enforcement and backup systems for power outages. Gadkari ji means well though.
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Michael C
Great concept, but I hope the data privacy concerns are addressed. ANPR means every vehicle's movement is tracked. In the US, such systems faced backlash. India needs a robust data protection law first. Otherwise, it's a big brother scenario on our highways.
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Priya S
As a daily commuter on the UER-II, I'm thrilled! The trial runs have been smooth. But the real challenge is scaling this across India. Rural highways still have crumbling roads and manual tolls. Let's first ensure all highways have proper infrastructure before celebrating.
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Ravi K
Reducing operational costs from 15% to 3-4% is impressive. But I'm waiting to see how NHAI manages the transition. Last time some toll plazas became ghost towns due to FASTag issues. Hope they have enough trained staff for this tech upgrade. Good intentions though.

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