New Satellite-based toll collection system to replace FASTag

Unlike FASTag, the satellite-based GPS toll collection system operates on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), providing precise location tracking capabilities.

In contrast to the existing FASTag system, which relies on physical toll booths for vehicle tracking and charging, GNSS technology introduces virtual toll booths along roads and highways. These virtual booths monitor vehicle distance and location exclusively for GNSS-enabled vehicles, capturing essential information such as vehicle type, registration number, and bank account details. This system allows for more efficient and accurate toll collection by tracking vehicles in real-time and automating payments based on the distance traveled.

This advanced system allows for more accurate and efficient toll collection by leveraging satellite technology to determine the exact position of vehicles, ensuring seamless and automated toll payments without the need for physical tags or checkpoints.

GNSS-based tolling is a promising development for smoother and more efficient toll collection. Vehicles with GNSS tags can breeze through toll plazas without stopping, reducing congestion and saving time.

Physical toll booths are no longer needed. GNSS satellites track the location of vehicles equipped with tags, creating virtual toll zones along highways. GNSS allows for fairer toll calculations based on the actual distance travelled, unlike flat fees at traditional toll booths. This technology is still under development in some areas, but it has the potential to revolutionize tolling systems.