New FASTag rules from November 15, 2025.
- New Payment Option: Drivers without a valid FASTag can now pay tolls using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI).
- Penalty Charge: The UPI payment will be 1.25 times the standard toll fee.
- Effective Date: This new rule will come into effect on November 15, 2025.
- Cash Payments: Vehicles paying in cash without a valid FASTag will continue to be charged double the toll amount.
- Government’s Goal: The aim is to encourage digital payments, reduce cash transactions, and improve the efficiency of toll collection on National Highways.