NHAI Clarifies FASTag Use at Delhi Airport Amid Entry Restriction Complaints
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) addressed complaints about the use of FASTag at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, where only vehicles with active FASTag were allowed in the Terminal 3 arrival lane, diverting others to a multi-level parking facility. NHAI clarified that FASTag is a payment system for tolls and parking fees, not a tool for entry restrictions, and directed banks to stop using it to limit access. The airport offers an 8-minute free waiting period, after which parking fees apply.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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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.