Taxi Driver Shares Method to Reduce Toll Charges on Delhi-Meerut Expressway
A taxi driver named Shiva Sharma claims to save Rs 145 on toll charges on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway by exiting at the Nainital Hapur cut-off near Dasna, driving a short distance, and re-entering the highway. This reportedly causes the toll system's ANPR to register his entry from Dasna, reducing the toll deducted from his FASTag account. The method, shared in a viral video, has sparked debate among motorists, though the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has not confirmed its validity.
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 43/100.
Outlets measured: news18, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 12 Nov, 06:30 am. Other outlets followed.