The Fast and Fabulous FASTag

Long-distance traveling has never been any more efficient and enjoyable with FASTag. Whether it is a goods lorry going miles or a long drive with loved ones, toll booths and waiting in queue to pay the toll are essential parts of that drive. But, FASTag has cut short that time and allows speedy toll payments when the vehicle is in motion. In simple terms, it is an electronic toll collection payment system. It has become an excellent step to ensure a non-stop ride both for the regular and occasional travelers.

What is it?

A FASTag is a sticker that contains an embedded chip and antenna. It is stuck on the windshield of any car or vehicle. It allows an automatic collection of toll charges when the vehicle passes through the plaza. The payment is made without stopping at the booth.

How did it start?

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) wanted to create a program that filled the gaps of India's current tolling systems. Thus, the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) was born. This system not only met the need for an electronic tolling payment but also provided clearing services. . Thus, the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) was born. This system not only met the need for an electronic tolling payment but also provided clearing services.

In 2014, a series of pilot studies took place at the Stretch of the Golden Quadrilateral from Ahmedabad to Mumbai. They commended the shorter queues, time conservation and eradicated the trouble of carrying exact change.

The pilot studies' success prompted the acceptance of FASTag payments at toll plazas in the Chennai-Bangalore stretch of the Quadrilateral in 2015. In 2016, FASTag payments covered 70% of all toll booths in the country. pilot studies' success prompted the acceptance of FASTag payments at toll plazas in the Chennai-Bangalore stretch of the Quadrilateral in 2015. In 2016, FASTag payments covered 70% of all toll booths in the country.

The government noticed the efficiency FASTag was bringing to the Indian market. So, in late 2019, FASTag became the mandatory payment system in all toll plazas of India.

Who does FASTag apply to?

FASTag applies to:

Why does it matter?

The road to success

FASTag continues to keep commuters traveling far and wide have a hassle-free journey. Who would have known that a tiny sticker would cause so much ease!

We hope to see more of FASTag's success!

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Here are my book and music recommendations for the month. Hope you enjoy!

Books

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
by Steg Larsson
Vicious
by V.E Schwab
All The Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
I Give You The Sun
by Jandy Nelson
Pretty Girls
by Karin Slaughter
Circe
by Madeline Miller
️The Nightingale
by Kristin Hanna
️The Good Daughter
by Karin Slaughter
️The Starless Sea
by Eric Morgenstern
The Astonishing Colour of After
by Emily X.R Pan

Music

Landslide
by Dixie Chicks
I Hope You Dance
by Lee Ann Womack
Take Your Time
by Sam Hunt
Falling For You
by Colbie Caillat
Kiss Me
by Six Pence None the Richer
Fireflies
by Faith Hill
Drops of Jupiter
by Train
Samson
by Regina Spektor
We Fell in Love in October
by girl in red
Plastic Love
by Mariya Tukeachi