Fastag: News
17 Feb 2025
National Payments Corporation of IndiaNew FASTag rules effective today: How to avoid penalties, blacklisting
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways have announced new rules for FASTag users, effective from today.
16 Feb 2025
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysNew FASTag rules effective from tomorrow: What are the changes?
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways will implement new FASTag regulations from tomorrow.
11 Feb 2025
AndroidDitch the toll hassle! Check FASTag balance in a tap
Keeping tabs on your FASTag balance is key to ensuring a smooth ride on India's national highways.
07 Jan 2025
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra makes FASTag compulsory for all vehicles starting April 1
The Maharashtra government has made it clear that all vehicles in the state will have to use FASTag from April 1.
08 Dec 2024
UttarakhandUttarakhand to impose green cess on out-of-state vehicles; check rates
The Uttarakhand government is all set to impose a green cess on vehicles registered outside the state.
27 Nov 2024
PhonePeHow to buy and recharge your FASTag via PhonePe
PhonePe, a popular digital payments platform, has become a handy option to buy and recharge your FASTags.
12 Oct 2024
Central GovernmentGovernment to launch 'e-detection system' for old polluting vehicles
The central government is gearing up to launch an online system by Diwali to detect and fine older diesel and petrol vehicles without valid fitness and pollution certificates on Delhi roads.
01 Oct 2024
National Payments Corporation of IndiaUPI records over 500 million daily transactions in September
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network, run by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has hit a major milestone.
01 Sep 2024
State Bank of India (SBI)SBI introduces new FASTag design that reduces toll wait times
The State Bank of India (SBI) has unveiled a new design for its FASTag, specifically targeting Vehicle Class-4 (VC-04), which includes cars, jeeps, and vans.
15 Aug 2024
XPunjab toll plaza charges man who's at home ₹220
A man in Punjab was left baffled after he was charged ₹220 at a toll plaza while he was at home.
19 Jul 2024
Global Positioning System (GPS)No FASTag on front windshield? Prepare to be penalized
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has issued new guidelines to enforce the proper affixation of FASTag on a vehicle's front windshield from the inside.
27 Mar 2024
PaytmPaytm rolls out direct FASTag recharge amid regulatory challenges
Paytm has unveiled a new feature that allows users to recharge their FASTags directly via its mobile app.
25 Feb 2024
National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI)FASTag KYC deadline set for February 29: How to update
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently launched the "One Vehicle, One FASTag" program to improve toll collection efficiency and reduce traffic jams.
16 Feb 2024
PaytmRBI curbs: Paytm Payments Bank excluded from authorized FASTag issuers
The Indian Highways Management Company (IHMCL), a subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has announced a list of 32 authorized banks for issuing new FASTags.
15 Jan 2024
National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI)FASTags with incomplete KYC to be deactivated post-January 31
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that banks will deactivate FASTags with valid balances but incomplete 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) after January 31, 2024.
03 Aug 2023
National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI)NHAI launches 'Rajmargyatra' mobile app to enhance highway travel experience
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a mobile app called 'Rajmargyatra' to improve the highway experience.
16 Sep 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp, IDFC FIRST Bank team up to enable FASTag recharge
Recharging FASTags has become a frequent affair for vehicle owners. To make this process seamless for its customers, IDFC FIRST Bank has come up with a new method.
16 Feb 2021
IndiaFASTag now mandatory: Cost, documents, and how to recharge it
Starting today, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made it compulsory for all vehicle owners to use FASTag for the payment of fees at toll plazas.
30 Dec 2020
IndiaFASTag compulsory from January 1: How to buy, recharge it?
Starting January 1, 2021, using the FASTag contactless payments system for crossing toll plazas across India will be mandatory.
15 Dec 2019
ICICI BankWhat's a FASTag, how to get one, and other details
Starting today, the government has enforced the system of electronic toll collection on national highways using FASTags.
