Toll collection in India has undergone several changes over the years, and there are ongoing efforts to introduce new concepts and technologies to make toll collection more efficient and streamlined. One of the new concepts that is being introduced in India is the “pay-as-you-go” or “distance-based” toll collection system.
Under the distance-based toll collection system, the toll amount will be calculated based on the distance traveled by the vehicle on the toll road. This is different from the current system where a flat fee is charged regardless of the distance traveled.
The distance-based toll collection system is expected to have several benefits, including:
Fairness: The distance-based toll collection system will ensure that users only pay for the distance they travel, making the toll collection system more equitable.
Cost-effectiveness: The distance-based toll collection system will allow for better management of toll roads, reducing the need for toll booths and manual toll collection.
Reduced congestion: With the distance-based toll collection system, vehicles will be able to pass through toll plazas more quickly, reducing congestion and improving travel time.
The distance-based toll collection system is currently being tested on a few highways in India, and it is expected to be rolled out more widely in the coming years. However, the implementation of the system will require significant investment in infrastructure and technology, and it may take some time before it becomes the norm across all toll roads in India.
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