The Indian government has introduced a FASTag Annual Pass to simplify toll payments for private vehicle owners. Here are the key details:
- Launch Date: August 15, 2025.
- Price: ₹3,000 for one year.
- Eligibility: Available only for non-commercial vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans.
- Usage Limit: Valid for 200 trips or one year, whichever comes first.
- Activation & Renewal: Can be done via the Rajmarg Yatra App and official websites of NHAI and MoRTH.
- Benefits: Reduces congestion, minimizes disputes at toll plazas, and eliminates frequent FASTag recharges.
This move aims to make highway travel more seamless for frequent commuters.
Here’s Nitin Gadkari’s official announcement on the FASTag Annual Pass:
“In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹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.” — Nitin Gadkari