Govt. of India has initiated a free offer, Now every driver can get a free FASTag for their vehicle. Any driver can visit the nearest toll plaza or RTO office to get their free FASTags. Rs 150 deposit for buying a FASTag has also been waived offK
by the Govt. However, once the FASTag has been purchased, the user will need to link their bank account to top up it, and to pay tolls electronically.
by the Govt. However, once the FASTag has been purchased, the user will need to link their bank account to top up it, and to pay tolls electronically.
FASTag a device that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid account linked to it. It is affixed on the vehicle's windscreen and enables the driver to drive through toll plazas without stopping for the cash transaction.
This free offer for FASTags has been started from November 22nd, and will end at December 1st.
At a conference, Nitin Gadkari,Road Transport and Highways Minister confirmed this, as he said, “Between Thursday (November 21) and December 1, you can get the FASTags for free,”, adding, “We cannot say what will happen after December 2,” Govt. has allocated a budget of Rs 150-200 crore for offering free FASTags for all vehicles.
Starting December 1st, FASTags are compulsory for all vehicles, and in case anyone doesn’t have this tag, then they will be required to pay double the amount.
In case you are wondering what FASTag centre is near you, then it could be either the nearest toll plaza or the nearest SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis bank, Paytm Payment Banks, HDFC bank, IDFC First bank branch. Note that FASTags have been made available at over 12,000 banks branches of prominent private sector banks like ICICI bank, Axis bank, HDFC bank, etc. You can also purchase FASTag online on Amazon
To search for the nearest FASTag point-of-sale location, you can download the 'My FASTag App', or visit www.ihmcl.com or Call 1033 NH Helpline number.
