Union minister #NitinGadkari announced that GPS-based toll collection systems will replace existing highway #tollplazas in the country.

Road, Transport and Highways minister announced that transition will occur as early as April this year.

The government has appointed a consultant to implement a GPS-based toll collection system on national highways, the minister said on Thursday.

The Road Transport and Highways Minister also said the system will be introduced on a pilot basis in addition to FASTags. The move is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and charging motorists for the exact distance travelled on the highways.

Gadkari had earlier said state-owned NHAI’s toll revenue is currently Rs 40,000 crore and it is going to soar to Rs 1.40 lakh crore in 2-3 years.