With the easing of lockdown in most states and the increase in the movement of traffic on the Highways, the toll collection through FASTag is reaching the level recorded before the 2nd wave of Covid pandemic. The toll collection through FASTags touched an all-time high in a day at Rs 122.3 crore on Saturday, an indication of more economic activities and transport-related activities particularly during the festive season. 

An overall trend also shows that the total revenue increased on all days during last week compared to the previous one. According to data from NHAI, the earlier maximum collection was Rs 106.3 crore on March 27 before the second wave of Covid-19 hit the. The data also shows that the daily toll collection increased by 5-8% during the last week compared to the user charges collected by the toll operators exactly a week back, The Times of India reported.

NHAI claims that constant growth and adoption of FASTag by the highway users has reduced the waiting time at NH Fee Plazas significantly.

All 722 toll plazas on NHs and another 196 toll plazas on state highways or roads collect user fee only through FASTags. Nearly 82% of the total toll charge comes from commercial and heavy vehicles, while cars contribute to barely 18% of the cumulative toll. Besides higher traffic on highways, the other two factors that have contributed to the increase in toll collection are annual hike in toll charges and bringing more under the toll system.