India has introduced its first barrier-free tolling system on NH-48 in Gujarat, marking a major shift towards seamless, technology-driven highway infrastructure and faster digital toll collection.

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• India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow barrier-free toll plaza has been launched at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch stretch of NH-48.
• The MLFF system allows vehicles to cross toll plazas without stopping, using FASTag and Automatic Number Plate Recognition for seamless toll deduction.
• This advanced tolling mechanism eliminates physical barriers, reducing congestion, travel delays, and long queues at toll collection points.
• Barrier-free tolling is expected to lower fuel consumption, reduce vehicular emissions, and improve operational efficiency on major highways.
• Toll payments are processed automatically through FASTag accounts, while violations trigger electronic notices and potential penalties.
• Non-compliance may lead to suspension of FASTag services and restrictions on important vehicle-related administrative services.
• The Ministry of Road Transport plans to implement barrier-less tolling across all four-lane highways in India by 2029.
• The initiative supports India’s broader digital governance, logistics modernisation and infrastructure efficiency goals.