Delhi-Dehradun Corridor: Travelling on the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor without a FASTag is turning into a major hassle for commuters. Long queues at toll plazas are forcing motorists to wait for hours before being issued UPI payment slips, causing severe inconvenience to passengers amid the summer heat. Authorities said several drivers are deliberately avoiding FASTag installation in an attempt to evade toll tax. Meanwhile, toll staff have turned away more than 500 two-wheelers from the corridor, jagran.com reported.
Many Deliberately Do Not Install FASTag On Vehicles
Vehicles have been running on the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor since April 14. They ran without paying toll tax for a month. Toll collection has been underway since May 14. To avoid paying toll tax, some drivers resort to various tactics. Some claim to be farmer leaders, others claim to be police officers, or even officers' drivers. Some do not install Fastag on their vehicles, while others damage it.
ALSO READ: Rajdhani Express Fire: Two Coaches Catch Blaze In MP’s Ratlam, Delhi-Mumbai Rail Traffic Disrupted
Over 500 Two-Wheelers Returned
At Katha toll plaza, vehicles fitted with FASTag kept running through the lane, but vehicles without FASTag remained in a long queue throughout the day. In such a situation, drivers had to face problems. Toll plaza manager Ankit Dhama said that vehicles without FASTag are causing traffic jams. Drivers are requested to travel after getting FASTag installed on their vehicles. More than 500 two-wheelers were turned back from the toll plaza. No one was allowed to proceed beyond the toll booth.
The Delhi-Dehradun expressway features seven interchanges for a steady flow of traffic. There are also two rail overbridges and 10 major bridges. To ensure the ease of travellers, 14 wayside amenities are being created. The facilities shall include rest areas, food courts, fuel stations, and washrooms to make long journeys convenient and safer.