How RFID Windshield Tags Can Save Time and Money in Toll Collection
In modern transportation, efficiency is paramount, and RFID windshield tags are revolutionizing toll collection. One of the standout solutions in this space is FASTag, managed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). FASTag leverages advanced Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to facilitate seamless toll payments without requiring vehicles to stop or queue at toll plazas. Mounted on the windscreen of vehicles, FASTag operates by automatically scanning the RFID tag as the vehicle approaches the toll booth. Payments are then processed directly from the vehicle's linked account—be it a current, savings, or prepaid account—ensuring a swift and convenient transaction. Since FASTag became mandatory across India on December 15, 2019, the system has seen substantial adoption, with approximately 80 million FASTags issued to date. Each FASTag is equipped with tamper-proof technology, assigned a unique identifier, and securely affixed to the windscreen of each veh