NHAI Suspends FASTag Entry Restrictions at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 Parking
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) addressed complaints about the use of FASTag at Delhi Airport's Terminal 3, where only vehicles with active FASTags were allowed entry to the arrival lane, diverting others to parking and causing some to exceed the free waiting time. NHAI clarified that FASTag is a payment system for parking fees and should not restrict entry. Following complaints, including from former NITI Aayog vice-chairperson Rajiv Kumar, FASTag-based entry restrictions were suspended, and banks were directed to use FASTag solely for payments.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 14 Oct, 12:15 pm. Other outlets followed.