FASTag mandatory for vehicles heading to Tirumala from August 15: TTD
Starting August 15, 2025, FASTag will be mandatory for all vehicles passing through the Alipiri toll gate at the foot of the hill temple in Tirupati. The move aims to streamline the entry process and ease traffic congestion at the checkpoint.
To facilitate the transition, TTD has partnered with ICICI Bank to set up a FASTag issuance centre at the Alipiri checkpoint. Motorists without a FASTag can obtain one at the centre before continuing their journey up the hill to the temple.
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