The minister said this policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction
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New Delhi: In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the Centre will introduce a FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15.
Making the announcement in a post on X, Mr Gadkari said: “In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based annual pass priced at Rs 3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips -- whichever comes first -- this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans.”
“The annual pass will enable seamless and cost-effective travel across national highways throughout the country. A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH,” Mr Gadkari said.
The minister said this policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction.
“By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimizing disputes at toll plazas, the annual pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners,” Mr Gadkari said.
The ministry of road transport and highways said that those who already have a FASTag will not need to purchase a new one. “The annual pass can be activated on your existing FASTag, provided it meets the eligibility criteria (i.e., it is properly affixed on the vehicle’s windshield, linked to a valid vehicle registration number, not blacklisted etc),” the ministry said.
The annual pass is valid only at national highway and national expressway fee plazas. At fee plazas on expressways, state highways, etc, which are managed by state governments or local bodies, the FASTag will operate as a regular FASTag, and applicable user fee charges may apply.
The annual pass is valid for one year from the date of activation or 200 transactions (trips), whichever comes first. Once the annual pass completes either 200 trips or one year from the date of activation, it will automatically revert to a regular FASTag. To continue using the annual pass benefits, the user will need to re-activate the annual pass to get 200 trips or one-year validity.
“The annual pass is applicable only for private non-commercial car/jeep/van. Use in any commercial vehicle will result in immediate deactivation without notice,” the ministry said, adding that the pass is non-transferable and is valid only for the vehicle on which the FASTag is affixed and registered, and using it on another vehicle will lead to deactivation.
The annual pass is not mandatory, the existing FASTag ecosystem will continue to operate. “Users who do not opt for the annual pass can continue to use their FASTag for regular transactions as per applicable user fee rates at fee plazas,” the ministry added.
Making the announcement in a post on X, Mr Gadkari said: “In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based annual pass priced at Rs 3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips -- whichever comes first -- this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans.”
“The annual pass will enable seamless and cost-effective travel across national highways throughout the country. A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH,” Mr Gadkari said.
The minister said this policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction.
“By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimizing disputes at toll plazas, the annual pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners,” Mr Gadkari said.
The ministry of road transport and highways said that those who already have a FASTag will not need to purchase a new one. “The annual pass can be activated on your existing FASTag, provided it meets the eligibility criteria (i.e., it is properly affixed on the vehicle’s windshield, linked to a valid vehicle registration number, not blacklisted etc),” the ministry said.
The annual pass is valid only at national highway and national expressway fee plazas. At fee plazas on expressways, state highways, etc, which are managed by state governments or local bodies, the FASTag will operate as a regular FASTag, and applicable user fee charges may apply.
The annual pass is valid for one year from the date of activation or 200 transactions (trips), whichever comes first. Once the annual pass completes either 200 trips or one year from the date of activation, it will automatically revert to a regular FASTag. To continue using the annual pass benefits, the user will need to re-activate the annual pass to get 200 trips or one-year validity.
“The annual pass is applicable only for private non-commercial car/jeep/van. Use in any commercial vehicle will result in immediate deactivation without notice,” the ministry said, adding that the pass is non-transferable and is valid only for the vehicle on which the FASTag is affixed and registered, and using it on another vehicle will lead to deactivation.
The annual pass is not mandatory, the existing FASTag ecosystem will continue to operate. “Users who do not opt for the annual pass can continue to use their FASTag for regular transactions as per applicable user fee rates at fee plazas,” the ministry added.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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