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News: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.
About India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Barrier-less Tolling System
- Initiated at: It has been initiated at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.
- Nodal Ministry: It has been initiated by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
- Developed by: It has been developed by ICICI Bank under an agreement with the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL).
- Operating agency: It is operationalized by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
- How it works:
- This advanced system relies on high-performance Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
- These technologies work together to read FASTag details and vehicle registration numbers (VRN) even at high speeds, unlike earlier systems that functioned effectively only at speeds of 10–12 km/h.
- Implementation measures: To support the rollout of MLFF, several policy and regulatory measures were introduced:
- Mandating High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) to ensure accurate number plate reading.
- Implementing the “One Vehicle, One FASTag” rule to prevent misuse.
- Vehicles that pass without payment must pay double the toll unless the fee is cleared within 72 hours.
- A grievance redressal mechanism has also been established.
- Benefits: MLFF is expected to significantly reduce travel time, ease congestion at toll plazas, improve fuel efficiency, and lower vehicular emissions.
