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GNSS vs FASTag: New Toll Collection System Piloted on Key Routes
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GNSS vs FASTag: New Toll Collection System Piloted on Key Routes

India is testing a new toll collection system using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology on key routes, offering a potential upgrade from the existing FASTag method. The pilot program aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in toll collection, addressing some of the limitations observed with the FASTag system.

The GNSS-based system operates by tracking vehicles via satellite, allowing for automatic toll charges based on real-time location data. This technology promises several advantages over FASTag, including the elimination of the need for physical toll booths and greater accuracy in toll calculations. By reducing the reliance on physical infrastructure, the GNSS system aims to streamline toll collection and minimise traffic congestion at toll plazas.

FASTag, which relies on RFID technology for toll collection, has been widely implemented across India but has faced issues such as signal interference and tag malfunctions. The introduction of GNSS technology is intended to address these problems by offering a more robust and reliable solution.

The pilot program is being conducted on selected highways to assess the system's performance and gather data on its effectiveness. Initial reports suggest that GNSS technology could lead to improved toll collection efficiency and reduced travel times.

If successful, this new system could eventually replace or complement FASTag, contributing to a more modern and efficient toll collection infrastructure across the country.

India is testing a new toll collection system using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology on key routes, offering a potential upgrade from the existing FASTag method. The pilot program aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in toll collection, addressing some of the limitations observed with the FASTag system. The GNSS-based system operates by tracking vehicles via satellite, allowing for automatic toll charges based on real-time location data. This technology promises several advantages over FASTag, including the elimination of the need for physical toll booths and greater accuracy in toll calculations. By reducing the reliance on physical infrastructure, the GNSS system aims to streamline toll collection and minimise traffic congestion at toll plazas. FASTag, which relies on RFID technology for toll collection, has been widely implemented across India but has faced issues such as signal interference and tag malfunctions. The introduction of GNSS technology is intended to address these problems by offering a more robust and reliable solution. The pilot program is being conducted on selected highways to assess the system's performance and gather data on its effectiveness. Initial reports suggest that GNSS technology could lead to improved toll collection efficiency and reduced travel times. If successful, this new system could eventually replace or complement FASTag, contributing to a more modern and efficient toll collection infrastructure across the country.

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