India has launched its first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat. This new system aims to transform toll collection by allowing vehicles to pass without stopping.
The system utilizes AI cameras and sensors to scan vehicle number plates and FASTags. Toll payments will automatically deduct from linked bank accounts or digital wallets, streamlining the process.
Cash payments at toll plazas will be phased out. As of December 2026, having a valid FASTag or using UPI will be mandatory for all vehicles.
Nitin Gadkari emphasized that this initiative will eliminate long queues and stopovers at toll plazas. “Now you will not have to stand in long queues at toll plazas or stop your vehicle,” he stated.
Penalties will apply for vehicles without valid FASTags or insufficient balances. If a FASTag fails, QR codes will be available for UPI payments as an alternative.
Drivers must ensure their FASTags are active and linked to their bank accounts before traveling. The government aims to create a cashless highway network, reducing human intervention in toll collection.
Entry to toll plazas may face restrictions for repeated violations of these new rules. The objective is to make travel so smooth that drivers can reach their destinations without interruption.
The launch marks a significant shift towards automated travel on national highways, but officials have not disclosed specific timelines for full implementation across the country.
