How FASTag works?
FASTag is an electronic toll collection system used on Indian highways to make toll payments more efficient. It operates on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. Here's how it works in brief:
RFID Sticker: Vehicle owners affix a unique FASTag sticker with an embedded RFID chip and bar code on their vehicle's windshield.
Prepaid Account: Users link their FASTag to a prepaid account with a bank or authorised agency. They load funds into this account.
Toll Booth Entry: When a vehicle approaches a toll booth, the FASTag RFID reader scans the tag's bar code and reads the RFID data.
Payment Deduction: The toll amount is automatically deducted from the linked prepaid account as the vehicle passes through the booth.
Instant Payment: The toll gate's barrier opens, and the vehicle can pass through without stopping, making toll collection faster, reducing congestion and promoting cashless transaction.
FASTag helps streamline toll collection, minimise traffic delays and improve overall road transport efficiency.
