‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ Norm proves more of a nuisance than a convenience to the truckers, transport people say

This directive aims at eliminating the practice of multiple FASTags being used for a single vehicle. Of course an NHAI official emphasized the necessity of the regulation and while this move for its intension was lauded, Abhishek Gupta, Secretary of the All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA), voiced concerns regarding the complexities involved in cancelling previous FASTags, particularly for those operating multiple vehicles.

Gupta highlighted the arduous process truckers must undergo to deactivate previous FASTags, which typically entails engaging with banks and obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs). For individuals constantly on the move across the country, this process proves not only time-consuming but also impractical.

Gupta stressed the need for a more streamlined cancellation process, advocating for a system that simplifies the porting out (cancellation) of FASTags. Such an initiative, he argued, would not only save time and effort but also contribute to a smoother transition to the new FASTag norm.