India has launched its first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on December 1, 2026. This new system will allow vehicles to pass without stopping at toll plazas.
The implementation relies on AI cameras and sensors to scan vehicle number plates and FASTags. Toll payments will be automatically deducted from linked bank accounts or wallets.
As of midday, cash payments at toll plazas will be phased out, making FASTag or UPI mandatory for all vehicles. Nitin Gadkari emphasized that “now you will not have to stand in long queues at toll plazas or stop your vehicle.”
Penalties will apply for vehicles without valid FASTags or insufficient balance. Additionally, QR codes will be available for UPI payments if the FASTag fails.
Drivers must ensure their FASTag is active and linked to their bank account. The government aims to make the highway network cashless and reduce human intervention.
Entry to toll plazas may be restricted for repeated violations of the new rules. Gadkari stated, “The aim is to make travel so smooth that drivers can reach their destination without stopping.”
The current toll system requires vehicles to stop at barriers for payment, which will be eliminated in this new system. The transition is expected to enhance travel efficiency across national highways.
No timeline has been shared regarding further developments or adjustments as the system rolls out.
