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Multi Lane Free Flow Toll System to Lower Toll Collection Operating Cost to 3-4% from 12-15%, Union Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, stated that the proposed Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system is expected to reduce toll collection operating costs to 3-4% from the current 12-15% level, significantly improving efficiency across India’s highway network. The MLFF system will enable seamless toll collection through advanced technologies such as automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), FASTag integration and GPS-based vehicle tracking, eliminating the need for vehicles to stop at toll plazas. According to Mr. Gadkari, the system is aimed at reducing congestion, lowering fuel consumption and improving travel time efficiency on national highways. The government is undertaking pilot projects and technology integration measures to support the phased implementation of the MLFF system across key highway corridors.

The Union Minister highlighted that the transition towards digital and barrier-free tolling systems will strengthen transparency, improve user convenience and enhance operational efficiency in road infrastructure management. The MLFF initiative is aligned with the government’s broader objective of modernising transport infrastructure and developing intelligent transportation systems across the country. India has witnessed rapid expansion in national highways, expressways and logistics infrastructure under programmes such as Bharatmala Pariyojana and PM Gati Shakti. Industry experts noted that the implementation of MLFF technology could significantly reduce logistics costs, improve the efficiency of freight movement, and support economic productivity. The initiative reflects the government’s continued focus on digital infrastructure, smart mobility solutions and efficient transport systems to support India’s long-term infrastructure growth strategy.

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