FASTag users will pay less toll than non-users

India Oct 18, 2025

Big update for drivers—if you don't have a FASTag on your vehicle, paying tolls just got pricier.
The government will hit you with a 25% surcharge if you pay by UPI, and the old 100% penalty for cash payments still stands.
It's all part of India's push to make digital payments the norm and move away from cash at toll plazas.

India is steering hard toward a cashless future

The government says digital payments are faster and more efficient, but keeping these systems running isn't cheap.
They're also cracking down on e-commerce sites that add extra charges for Cash on Delivery, in response to concerns about unfair fees as more people go digital.
There's still debate about how effective these steps are, but one thing's clear: India is steering hard toward a cashless future.