KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) can't work without Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and Fastag.
- Special lanes will be created for this system.
- The first 20 kilometers will be free, and charges will apply for every kilometer driven thereafter.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced new rules for toll collection, aimed at reducing the time spent in long queues. The key player in this plan is the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), which must be there in vehicles to execute the system. Supporting technologies include Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and Fastag, while special lanes equipped with GNSS will play a major role.
One perk of this system is 20 km of free travel, with charges applied after that for every kilometer. Let's dive into the details of this news, and in the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp Community to stay updated on automotive news.
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New Toll Collection Procedure
This new satellite-based system will track the car's movement, and once the car has crossed the lane, the first 20 km will be completely free. After that, charges will be deducted for every additional kilometer traveled. Furthermore, this applies to all national highways, bridges, and underpasses.
The GNSS is an equipment that should be installed in order to go through these lanes, and it shouldn't be used for a different vehicle. This is important because the GNSS equipment contains all the necessary information about the car, its type, manufacturing year, owner's Aadhaar card, and bank details.
It also relies on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and Fastag to collect the toll. An important point to note is that individuals who attempt to enter the lane without these systems will be charged double the standard fees.
Benefit of this system?
The Government of India states that an average person spends around 714 seconds at a toll plaza, and with this system, the time will be reduced to an average of 47 seconds. This will help reduce traffic congestion, as there will be no physical barriers - only a virtual monitor through which cars can pass without waiting in long lines. As this system expands, more lanes with virtual monitors will be created, marking the future of highway travel in India.
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Verdict
This Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is inspired by the US Global Positioning System (GPS) and On-Board Units (OBUs), and it represents the future of traveling on national highways in India. Its an excellent system because motorists will be charged based on the total distance traveled, with the first 20 kilometers being free. This approach promotes a more transparent method of charge deduction and is much faster than the regular Fastag system. We hope it is implemented swiftly and that more people become accustomed to it.
