India’s First Barrier-Less Toll System Launched

  • On 1st May 2026, India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less toll system was operationalised on the Surat–Bharuch stretch of NH-48 in Gujarat.
  • The system removes toll plazas and physical barriers, allowing vehicles to move at highway speeds without stopping for toll collection.
  • The technology uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras along with FASTag integration for seamless and automatic toll deduction.
  • The initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, decrease travel time, improve fuel efficiency, and lower vehicular emissions on major highway ....
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