RFID Toll Collection Boosts Revenue By ₹8,000 Crore, Says Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that toll collection through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, primarily via FASTag, has generated Rs 8,000 crore in gains. Speaking at the silver jubilee celebration of i-TEK RFID, a leading RFID and wireless IoT solutions provider in Pune, on September 14, Gadkari emphasised the transformative impact of RFID on toll collection across India’s national highways and select state highways. The technology has streamlined operations, significantly reducing wait times at toll plazas.

Gadkari highlighted that RFID-based toll collection has eliminated the long queues that once plagued toll plazas, enhancing efficiency and transparency. He noted that while some toll theft persists, expanding the RFID system could yield an additional Rs 10,000 crore in revenue. FASTag, an electronic toll collection system, uses RFID tags affixed to vehicles to enable seamless, cashless transactions at toll booths, improving commuter convenience and reducing congestion.

The minister also reported a significant rise in toll revenue due to the system's success. To further benefit commuters, toll rates have been reduced, and monthly passes introduced, making travel more affordable. The adoption of FASTag has been mandatory on national highways since 2021, with over 80 million tags in use, covering nearly all toll transactions.

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This milestone underscores India’s push toward digital infrastructure in transportation. Gadkari’s remarks reflect optimism about further expanding RFID technology to enhance efficiency and curb revenue losses, aligning with the government’s broader vision for modernising India’s road network.

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