– May 13, 2020The National Highways of India (NHAI) said that over 1.60 crores FASTag has been issued until the beginning of May since it was launched. It said that this number could increase further once the lockdown ends and commercial and private vehicle traffic resumes on national highways as the technology allows zero human contact. FASTags is based on the Radio Frequency ID (RFID) technology which enables electronic toll payments at national highway toll plazas. The NHAI said that RFID technology ensures safety during times like COVID-19 as it helps prevent human touch points while making payments.