Sanima Bank Signs Deal with Truck Operators for QR-based Toll Payment at Naagdhunga Tunnel
Summary
Sanima Bank and the Federation of Truck Transport Entrepreneurs Nepal have signed an agreement to enable cashless toll payments at the Naagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel using RFID and QR code systems. The new setup is meant to simplify entry and usage fee payments for regular operators.
Key Points
- Sanima Bank and the Federation of Truck Transport Entrepreneurs Nepal signed a deal for cashless toll payment at the Naagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel.
- The system will use RFID and QR code technology to eliminate the need for operators to carry cash.
- Government-fixed tunnel fees vary by vehicle type, with light vehicles, buses, trucks, and heavy vehicles charged different rates.
- Federation chairperson Rajendra Bikram Baniya said the new system will add convenience for operators who use the tunnel regularly.
