Panel Calls for Deeper Review of Security and Privacy in Satellite -Based Toll Collection System – Amar Ujala Hindi News Live

A high-level committee formed to implement satellite-based toll collection systems on national highways across the country has recommended further intensive discussion on the security and privacy issues related to this technology. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha that the government has currently decided to apply the Fastag (Fastag) system based on ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) technology, ie AFS to the corridor or certain parts.

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At present, this technology is not on any highway

Gadkari informed that so far a satellite-based user fee collection system is not operational on any national highway in the country. However, the government is working on a plan to implement this technology. So that the toll collection system can be made more transparent. This system claims to make the journey more faster and convenient than the current fastag.

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No interrupted tolling system will be applicable

Gadkari said that to make the toll more efficient and inhale, the government has decided to implement multi-lane free flow based electronic toll collection system. In this system, vehicles will not have to stop or slow down at a toll plaza. Along with the fastag, this new system is also being implemented as an experiment in some selected parts. Where the vehicles passing through will be able to pay their toll directly without stopping.

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What is the advice of experts

Gadkari said that the Apex Committee and the High Level Committee formed for this new system, including experts from the industry and educational world, have stated the need for further discussion on this system keeping in mind the points related to security, confidentiality and operation. The government has also invited requests for proposal (RFP) for this. That is, the process of implementing it will start soon.

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New fast annual pass will be available from August 15

Meanwhile, the government has completed preparations to launch the fastag annual pass. This pass will be available from August 15 across the country, which passengers will be able to buy directly from NHAI or MRTH website or ‘Highway’ mobile app for Rs 3,000. It will remain valid to one year or 200 toll transactions (which is first). The government claims that this pass will reduce travel expenses for passengers. However, this facility will be for private passenger vehicles only.

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