Centre Plans Uniform Toll Policy for Highway Relief

The Centre is developing a uniform toll policy to aid highway users, announced Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The new policy aims to simplify toll collection and reduce costs for commuters. It will use a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) for seamless toll transactions without manual toll booths. This system will track vehicles and calculate toll charges based on distance traveled.

This policy is part of the government’s efforts to improve road infrastructure and enhance user experience. It will ensure consistent toll rates across highways, eliminating confusion caused by varying charges. The Centre aims to reduce traffic congestion at toll plazas and promote smoother travel on national highways through streamlined toll collection.

This initiative follows recent measures to provide income tax relief to the middle class, reflecting the government’s commitment to easing the financial burden on citizens. The uniform toll policy is expected to benefit frequent highway users, making road travel more efficient and cost-effective. This step marks a move towards modernizing India’s toll collection system and improving transportation infrastructure overall.