NHAI To Discontinue National Highway Toll In Cash From April 1

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is contemplating discontinuing cash transactions at National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026, with all toll payments proposed to be processed exclusively through digital modes such as FASTag and Unified Payments Interface (UPI). 

According to an official statement issued on



Thursday, the move is aimed at developing a fully digital tolling ecosystem and consolidating the gains achieved in electronic toll collection. 

The transition is expected to enhance 'Ease of Commuting' by improving lane throughput, reducing congestion at fee plazas and ensuring greater consistency and transparency in toll transactions.