Many car owners pay cash at toll plazas, affecting their pockets and forcing them to compromise on the trip. They cannot enjoy it to the fullest because the budget they set has fallen short. Nowadays, many services, including toll payments, have adopted the online strategy for processing. All the family members, including the car owner and driver, can enjoy their outing without any financial difficulty. It has increased convenience and allowed people to become punctual.
Many car owners and toll officials have reduced the hassle of waiting to pay or arrange for change using an electronic toll collection method. They can link the tag with their bank accounts for secure debit without carrying extra cash or spending from the money stored for other expenses. They can also attend to other priorities and pay for them instead of exhausting their wallets in paying for tolls. Following are the benefits it offers:
- No halts for extended periods at toll plazas: Since there are no cash transactions, it is not compulsory for car owners to halt at toll plazas to pay cash. The quick passage of vehicles saves a lot of fuel, stopping and starting the car regularly.
- Quick toll payments: FASTag uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to scan the vehicles’ tag. Authorities at the toll booth will scan the tag. The amount gets deducted from the driver or car owner’s linked bank account. They will receive an SMS on the registered mobile number of the payment. It has become convenient to pay for tolls using this facility.
- An online portal: All owners can gain access to this facility with an online portal. They can view the previous transactions, generate statements, and claim their company charges while going on business trips.
- Online recharge facility: All owners can recharge their FASTag online with their debit and credit cards. Internet transfer modes are also accepted, enabling them to pay conveniently without the burden of cash shortage.
- Extended validity: The account is valid for five years after which it is subject to renewal. Thus, an extended validity facilitates owners to pay conveniently.
Safer for the environment: Since electronic toll collection avoids paper usage, it is eco-friendly. It helps in keeping the surroundings neat and tidy. According to the Indian government, all vehicles must compulsorily use electronic payment methods to pay the toll charges at highways and expressways that have installed tag scanners after introducing this rule.
