August 18, 2026 6:58 PM

NHAI expands digital FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas nationwide

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has expanded its online FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas across the country, allowing eligible commuters to apply for monthly passes digitally through the Rajmargyatra mobile app. The initiative is aimed at making National Highway travel more convenient by eliminating the need for eligible local commuters to visit toll plazas and submit physical documents for obtaining a Local Pass. Under the digital system, residents living within a...

November 11, 2025 4:32 PM

India digitizes Highways to boost mobility and efficiency

India is transforming its highways from physical roads into intelligent, data-driven corridors that integrate transport with technology. These networks now combine real-time communication, smart tolling, and digital management to make travel faster, safer, and more efficient. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is driving this shift by redesigning the country’s highways as platforms for technology, sustainability, and governance — turning every kilometre into a node of conne...