Key Points
A revolutionary change is on the horizon for commuters as the government readies itself to launch a barrier-less tolling system..
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, V K Singh, shared that upon the success of these trials, swift implementation is in the cards..
This development holds the potential to transform the tolling experience, offering a significant reduction in delays and an overall enhanced travel convenience...
"Trials are on for a barrier-less tolling system and as soon as our trials succeed, we will roll it out," Minister of State (MoS) for Road Transport and Highways V K Singh said on Wednesday...
"The country will also move to a system of payment on the basis of kilometres travelled," the minister said at a press conference here...
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