New GNSS toll system to replace FASTag at Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway? Check here for detail: Report

The introduction of a GNSS-based toll collection system on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway aims to streamline toll operations.

Published on: Jul 25, 2024, 12:29:26 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway in Karnataka, known for significantly reducing travel time between the two cities, is set to introduce a new Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for user fee collection. This system, which is scheduled to be implemented as a pilot project alongside the existing FASTag system, aims to enhance efficiency in toll collection operations, the Times Now reported.

The Panipat-Hisar section of NH-709 (formerly NH-71A) in Haryana will also adopt the GNSS system as part of this pilot initiative. (ANI file photo)

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The decision to trial the GNSS-based system initially is driven by the desire to assess its effectiveness and reliability in real-world conditions before full-scale deployment.

Simultaneously, the Panipat-Hisar section of NH-709 (formerly NH-71A) in Haryana will also adopt the GNSS system as part of this pilot initiative. These two highways have been selected to test the feasibility and performance of the GNSS technology in toll collection processes.

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The GNSS system relies on satellite positioning to accurately determine vehicle locations and calculate toll fees accordingly, offering a potential alternative or complement to existing electronic toll collection methods like FASTag. Once authorities obtain satisfactory results from the pilot projects on these highways, the GNSS-based system is expected to be fully operational, potentially streamlining toll collection processes across more routes in the future.

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“It has been decided to initially implement the GNSS based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System at selected sections of National Highways on a pilot basis as an added facility along with FASTag,” a statement accessed by the publication said.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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