The government has launched a fast track lane along the Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga route on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Expressway for toll collection cutting the wait time of vehicles stuck at toll plazas.

According to the Department of Road Transport and Highways (RTHD), commuters can avail 10% discount on tolls by using the Upay app.  

Starting Tuesday evening, vehicles were able to pay tolls through mobile banking services on one lane each at Dhaleswari and Bhanga Toll Plaza.

Information of all vehicles registered under the BRTA has been connected to the fast track system and a sensor has been installed on the designated lane to identify the vehicle type based on its digital number plate.

After the automated sensor identifies the vehicle category, it will deduct the toll amount accordingly.

In addition, if an RFID card is attached to the windshield of the car, the sensor will be able to identify that too and automatically deduct the toll.

However, one must have sufficient balance in their digital wallet to use the fast track service otherwise the toll plaza barrier or boom barrier gate will not give way to the vehicle.

BDST: 1536 HRS, APRIL 19, 2023
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