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GNSS-based tolling is a barrier-free electronic toll collection method charging users based on the distance travelled on tolled highways
Date: June 26, 2024
New Delhi- Ministry of Road Transport & Highway., to provide seamless and barrier-free tolling experience on National Highways, Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by NHAI organised a day-long international workshop in New Delhi on ‘Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based Electronic Toll Collection in India’. The international workshop provided a unique platform to both industry and experts to deliberate various aspects related to smooth implementation of the free-flow tolling system based on GNSS technology in India.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri Ajay Tamta, Union Minister of State, MoRTH; Shri Harsh Malhotra,Union Minister of State, MoRTH & Corporate Affairs; Shri Anurag Jain, Secretary, MoRTH; Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman NHAI; Shri Vishal Chauhan, Member (Administration) NHAI & CMD IHMCL; Shri S.P. Singh, Joint Secretary (Logistics) MoRTH and senior officials from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, NHAI, IHMCL along with international industry experts from the US and Europe and representatives from IITs, NIC, NPCI, C-DAC, HOA(I), NHBF, IRF, SIAM, Financial institutions and leading global technology companies were present on the occasion.
At a daylong workshop, industrial and technical professionals, along with global GNSS experts, discussed various aspects of implementing a multi-lane free flow GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection in India. Topics included On-Board Units (OBU), commercial vehicles, NH fee rules, toll charger software, the role of issuer entities, and essential road infrastructure.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari said, “GNSS technology enhances navigation and positioning, playing a crucial role in modernizing toll collection systems, ensuring seamless travel, and reducing congestion on our roads. We are continuously working towards easing citizens' lives, making governance more transparent, and providing faster services.”
Shri Anurag Jain, Secretary, MoRTH said, “Participation from many global experts on GNSS in today’s workshop which is a testimony of the belief that the world has in India’s growth story. We are working to realize the vison of a developed India by 2047 and implementation of GNSS will be one of the important steps towards that goal.”
Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman NHAI “Over the past decade, road network has expanded manifolds and National Highways carries over 70% of country's freight along with the passenger traffic. Implementing GNSS will immensely contribute not only towards growth of our economy but will also make barrierless tolling a reality for our citizens.”
Shri Vishal Chauhan, Member (Admin), NHAI & CMD, IMHCL summarized the key takeaways and outlined the way forward from the panel discussions held during the daylong International Workshop on GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection in India.
GNSS-based tolling is a barrier-free electronic toll collection method charging users based on the distance traveled on tolled highways. NHAI plans to integrate GNSS-based ETC with the existing FASTag system, initially using a hybrid model with both RFID and GNSS. Dedicated GNSS lanes at toll plazas will allow free passage for GNSS users, with eventual conversion of all lanes to GNSS. This system aims to facilitate smooth vehicle movement on national highways, offering barrier-free tolling, a hassle-free riding experience, and distance-based tolling. It will also reduce toll evasion and improve toll collection efficiency.
