NHAI one step closer towards barrier-free commuting on Delhi-Jaipur section
New Delhi, July 1
In a bid to make commuting on the busy Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48 and barrier-free, the National Highways Authority of India has successfully launched Multi-Lane Free Flow based tolling system at the Manoharpura Toll Plaza in Rajasthan, it was announced on Wednesday.
Last month, NHAI rolled out Rajasthan's first Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur Section.
"Following the launch at Manoharpura, NHAI is also planning to transit the toll plaza at Shahjahanpur to the MLFF system, making commuting on the busy Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48 seamless and barrier-free," according to an official statement.
The implementation of MLFF has helped to strengthen the tolling ecosystem by enhancing transparency, reducing operational costs associated with setting up physical toll plazas, and improving overall efficiency in toll operations across the country.
The system introduces barrier-less tolling with minimal human intervention, enabling vehicles to pass through toll locations without stopping and ensuring seamless traffic flow.
The system integrates Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology with FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection to facilitate automated user fee collection with minimal human intervention.
"The initiative aligns with the Government of India's vision of delivering citizen centric services by leveraging technology for enhancing ease of living and ease of doing business," said the NHAI.
For a seamless MLFF experience, National Highway users are required to maintain sufficient balance in their FASTag accounts.
In case of scenarios such as insufficient FASTag balance, invalid or nonfunctional FASTag, users are issued an Electronic Notice (E-Notice) for non-payment of user fee.
Such users are required to pay normal user fees within 72 hours of the E-Notice.
In case of non-compliance after 72 hours, the user fee will be charged at twice the normal rate of the vehicle category, said the NHAI.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally, our roads are catching up with technology! But I do worry about the E-Notice system and 72-hour deadline. What if someone misses the notice due to technical issues? The double penalty seems harsh. Hope they have a proper grievance mechanism in place.
This is the kind of infrastructure we need - seamless travel with less human interface. The transparency part is crucial; no more cash payments and corruption at toll booths. Just hope ANPR works without hiccups even in rain or poor light. 🤞
Having driven on US toll roads with similar systems, this is a great step forward. But India's traffic discipline is very different. Hope NHAI has accounted for aggressive lane changes and drivers who ignore E-notices. Excited to see how it performs in real conditions!
It is good that they are thinking about convenience, but what about those who don't use FASTag? Some occasional travelers might not maintain sufficient balance. Forcing double penalty after 72 hours feels like a money-making tactic. They should at least send SMS reminders.
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