North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: If you often go on long drives with your car or have to go from one city to another for work, then the long queues at toll plazas and the money deducted there often spoils the mood. But wait, now there is a news for you which might bring a smile on your face.
Recently, some such reports are coming out regarding National Highway and toll tax, which are going to give great relief to the common man. There is talk that the government is going to make some changes in the toll tax system, which can reduce the burden on your pocket.
What is the whole matter of ‘70% discount’?
These days there is a hot discussion that huge rebate can be given in toll tax. According to the news, the National Highway Authority (NHAI) and the government may consider giving relief of about 60 to 70 percent in toll rates for certain special circumstances or vehicles.
Now you must be wondering how to get this discount? In fact, this relief may be primarily for those who Local or who live within a certain radius around the toll plaza. It is often seen that people who live near toll have to pay full toll even for small distances. This big discount can be given to them by this new system or by relaxing the rules of Monthly Pass.
Not just pass, technology will also save money
Not just exemption, the government is also trying to change the method of collecting toll. You GPS (GNSS) You must have heard about based toll system? The government’s plan is that money will be deducted according to the number of kilometers you drive on the highway.
Imagine, earlier even if you had to go only 5 kilometers, you had to pay for the entire 60 kilometer stretch. But after the arrival of new technology, you will have to pay only for your distance. This is also a saving of 50% to 70%!
Why is this decision being taken?
The government’s objective is clear to make highway travel easier and cheaper. Due to expensive toll tax, many times people start taking shorter routes (service roads), due to which the traffic in the villages increases. If toll is cheap and the system is transparent, people will happily use the highway.
So what to do now?
For now, it is important to understand that the government is constantly changing the rules to provide relief to drivers and the general public. Be it the discount on ‘Return Journey’ or the facility of local pass, if you are smart you can save thousands of rupees. Keep your vehicle papers complete and keep FASTag updated, because in the coming days, highway travel will not only be pleasant but will also be cheaper!
