Transactions via FASTag have crossed 5 million/day mark: NHAI

The toll collection through FASTag first time crossed ₹80 crore per day on December 24 with record 50 lakh FASTag transactions per day, a historical landmark, said an NHAI statement.

With more than 2.2 crore FASTag issued until date, the Highway users’ adoption of FASTag has seen unprecedented growth. As FASTag is mandatory for vehicles from January 1, 2021, the NHAI has made all necessary arrangements to provide seamless movement of vehicles at Fee Plazas.

FASTag is readily available at over 30,000 points of sale (PoS) across the country and mandatorily available at NHAI toll plazas. It is also available online through Amazon, Flip Kart and Snapdeal.

Simplified recharge facilities
The program has partnered with 27 Issuer Banks and, has included several options to simplify its recharge facilities such as Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), UPI and online payments including My FASTag Mobile App, PAYTM, Google pay and others.

Besides, cash recharge facility is also being provided at Point of Sales (PoS) at Toll Plazas for users’ convenience.