Fastag: News

12 Oct 2024

Central Government

Government 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.

UPI 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.

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

Punjab

Punjab 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.

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

Paytm

Paytm 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.

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

Paytm

RBI 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.

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.

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

WhatsApp

WhatsApp, 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

India

FASTag 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

India

FASTag 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

Aadhaar Card

What'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.