Overview

• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended the National Highways Fee Rules to introduce payment‑method‑based charges for drivers without a valid or functional FASTag, effective November 15, 2025.
• Non‑FASTag users paying in cash will be charged twice the user fee, while those paying via UPI will be charged 1.25 times the standard toll.
• If the electronic toll collection system malfunctions, vehicles with sufficient FASTag balance may pass without payment and receive a zero‑transaction receipt.
• Toll plazas must issue standardized receipts that specify the date and time, the total amount received, and the vehicle class.
• Officials say the measure promotes transparency and smoother traffic flow, building on high FASTag adoption since its 2021 mandate.