NHAI Plans More Vehicle Repair Shops On National Highways To Help Stranded Travellers

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is planning to introduce more puncture repair shops and vehicle service centres along national highways to support travellers and fleet operators who may get stranded due to breakdowns or tyre punctures.

The Indian government is currently focusing on improving infrastructure and essential services on national highways to make long-distance travel more convenient and hassle-free. As part of this effort, NHAI is now working to strengthen vehicle repair support across major highway routes.

NHAI To Bring More Repair Facilities On National Highways

To make this possible, NHAI has directed Wayside Amenities (WSA) operators to establish more repair shops and vehicle support facilities near highways. These centres are expected to provide quick assistance to travellers facing mechanical failures, tyre punctures, or minor vehicle issues.

National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), which is responsible for developing highway infrastructure and amenities, has also been instructed to accelerate the setup of these service facilities.

Better Support For Growing Highway Traffic

India has one of the world's fastest-growing highway networks, with new expressways and national highways expanding every year. Also with the increasing number of private vehicles, commercial trucks, and fleet operators on the road, the demand for repair and emergency support services has also grown significantly.

The addition of more puncture shops and repair centres will especially benefit long-distance travellers, logistics companies, and private commuters by reducing delays, improving safety, and offering quicker roadside support during emergencies.

Being developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, NHAI's Wayside Amenities are envisioned as integrated service hubs offering a range of facilities for highway users. The addition of repair and puncture services will further strengthen NHAI's efforts to provide world-class, user-centric infrastructure and seamless mobility services across the National Highway network.

This move is expected to make highway travel more reliable and user-friendly, especially for those travelling across remote stretches where vehicle support is often limited. These facilities are designed to serve both private vehicle users and commercial transport operators.

NHAI says these repair services will support its broader goal of building more user-centric highway infrastructure, with wayside amenities evolving into complete travel support hubs featuring fuel stations, food courts, parking, rest areas, and vehicle assistance facilities.