The introduction of India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system marks a significant shift towards automated and seamless travel on national highways. The system will launch on December 1, 2026, at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza in Gujarat.
This new tolling method allows vehicles to pass without stopping at toll plazas. AI cameras and sensors will scan vehicle number plates and FASTags to facilitate automatic toll collection.
Toll payments will be automatically deducted from linked bank accounts or wallets. Cash payments at toll plazas will be phased out, making FASTag or UPI mandatory for all users.
Penalties will apply for vehicles without valid FASTags or insufficient balance. QR codes will be available for UPI payments if the FASTag fails during the transaction.
Drivers must ensure their FASTag is active and linked to their bank account. The government aims to create a cashless highway network that reduces human intervention.
Entry to toll plazas may be restricted for repeated violations of these new rules. Nitin Gadkari stated, “Now you will not have to stand in long queues at toll plazas or stop your vehicle.”
The aim is to make travel so smooth that drivers can reach their destination without stopping. The transition to this new system represents a major advancement in India’s approach to toll collection.
