Insurance companies are anticipating a profit from the planned satellite-linked toll collection system

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed proposals for a satellite-driven toll system aimed at improving travel efficiency and reducing traffic congestion on roads. The Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) organized an International Workshop on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Electronic Toll Collection, where the announcement was made.

Speaking to professionals and those involved in the industry, Gadkari highlighted the significant impact of GNSS technology in improving navigation precision and promoting accountability in governance. The new system will smoothly merge with the current FASTag setup, starting with a combination approach before moving to complete GNSS integration.

The vital importance of India's extensive road network, which facilitates more than 70 percent of the country's transportation of goods and people, was emphasized by NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav. He emphasized the monetary advantages of using GNSS technology for toll collection, foreseeing a seamless journey for travelers, and growth in the nation's transportation industry.

The professionals used the workshop as a way to talk about important aspects of the upcoming tolling system, such as On-Board Units (OBU), toll software infrastructure, and necessary road network improvements. Plans consist of installing specific GNSS lanes at toll plazas to make it easier for vehicles using the new technology to pass through without any interruptions.

The introduction of tolling systems based on GNSS is a major advancement in upgrading India's infrastructure, offering quicker services, and easing traffic on main roads. As the project advances, officials strive to achieve complete integration of all toll lanes, ensuring a seamless shift to a more effective and user-friendly electronic toll collection system.