Gadkari plans barrier‑free FASTag tolls to unlock Rs 25,000 cr benefit
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Indian Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the government will make all national highway toll booths barrier‑free by March 2027, a move expected to add Rs 25,000 cr in benefits. FASTag usage has already boosted toll collections by 10%, about Rs 7,000 cr, raising total toll revenue to over Rs 82,000 cr. The policy aims to streamline travel and increase revenue. QUOTE: "The Road Transport and Highways Minister said the government plans to make all toll booths on national highways barrier‑free by March 2027." — Times of India
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Economic Times
- Right-leaning (1): Times of India
Sources
- Gadkari’s tolling plan could unlock Rs 25,000 cr — Economic Times (center)
- Gadkari: 100% barrier-free FASTag tolls soon; to deliver Rs 25,000 crore benefit — Times of India (right-leaning)