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New Delhi: If you make cash payment at Toll Plaza, then this news is important for you. The government has decided to completely stop cash payments at toll plazas. From April 1, 2026, toll tax on all national highways of the country will now have to be paid only through FASTag or UPI. Those who reach the toll with cash will not get entry.

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What did the government say?

V. Umashankar, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, said that India is rapidly moving towards digital system. Earlier, the facility of toll payment through UPI was started, which people liked. Now taking it further, cash at toll plazas is being completely banned. After April 1, only FASTag and UPI will be valid.

Cash lane will be completely closed

After this decision, cash lanes will be closed at toll plazas across the country. Currently, many people used cash lane even after having FASTag. This caused traffic jams especially during festivals and rush hours. Now this will not happen and the toll system will become faster and cleaner.

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Preparation for toll without barrier

This decision is also a preparation for a big change to come. The government is soon going to bring such a system in which there will be no barriers at the toll plaza. Trains will pass without stopping and toll will be automatically deducted through FASTag.

Trial will be held first on 25 toll plazas

The government has decided to first try this new system on 25 toll plazas. Here the experience of passengers and the system will be examined. If everything goes well, it will be implemented in the entire country. This will reduce traffic jams, reduce travel time and also reduce pollution.

appeal to passengers

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The government has asked people to keep their FASTag active before April 1 and check the balance in it. Those who pay through UPI should also be prepared. This new system is being considered a big step towards making road travel easier and faster. In the coming time, traveling on the highway will be more comfortable than before.