RFID systems inaugurated at Indian toll plazas

Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal on Monday inaugurated electronic RFID (radio frequency identity) systems that will allow the automatic collection of toll tax and environment compensation charge from commercial vehicles in the city. Set up at a cost of ₹80.95 crore, the project will help phase out cash transactions and human interactions which are meant to help reduce the time spent at toll plazas, the SDMC said in a statement. Commercial vehicle owners are required to “pre-register” their vehicles, during which the age of the vehicle is checked and recorded.