FASTag is a simple to use; reloadable tag which enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets you pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction. FASTag is linked to a prepaid account from which the applicable toll amount is deducted. The tag employs Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) technology and is affixed on the vehicle’s windscreen after the tag account is active.
FASTag is a perfect solution for a hassle free trip on national highways. FASTag is presently operational at 180 toll plazas across national and state highways. More toll plazas will be brought under the FASTag program in the future.
FASTag is read by the tag reader at the plaza and the toll amount is deducted automatically, when the vehicle approaches the toll plaza. The vehicle with FASTag doesn’t need to stop at the toll plaza for the cash transaction
Customer will receive SMS & Email alerts on his registered mobile number / Email address for all the transactions done in his tag account
Customer may recharge his tag account online through, Credit Card/ Debit Card or Net Bankin
No need to carry cash. Customer doesn’t need to worry about carrying cash for the toll payments
Web portal for customers. Customers can access their statements by logging on the FASTag customer portal
Emergency road side assistance for your fleet drivers
What is Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) / FASTag?
NHAI has rolled out program for Electronic Toll Collection on Toll Plazas on National Highways to be called FASTag.
FASTag is a device that employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid account linked to it. It is affixed on the windscreen of your vehicle and enables you to drive through toll plazas. FASTag has a validity of 5 years and after purchasing it, you only need to recharge/ top up the FASTag as per your requirement.
FASTag offers near non-stop movement of vehicles through toll plazas and the convenience of cashless payment of toll fee with nation-wide interoperable Electronic Toll Collection Services.
What are the benefits of using FASTag?
(a)Environmental benefit: | • Reduced air pollution | • Reduced use of paper |
(b)Social benefit: | • Reduced toll payment hassles | • Analytics for better highway management |
(c) Economic benefit: | • Reduced effort in management at toll plaza | • Reduced effort in monitoring centrally |