The FASTag-based annual pass will be launched on August 15, 2025, and is priced at Rs. 3,000. It offers 200 toll plaza crossings on national highways within one year from the date of activation. “This will enable people to travel on a very large scale. With just Rs. 3,000, commuters can make 200 toll plaza crossings in a year. Earlier, this would have cost around Rs. 10,000,” Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari said, adding that the cost per trip under the scheme averages out to just Rs. 15.
Who can apply for annual FASTag?
The pass is applicable only to non-commercial private vehicles, including cars, jeeps, and vans. It cannot be used for commercial or freight-carrying vehicles. Gadkari clarified, “The annual FASTag will be valid only for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans.”
How much can a user save? With an average toll cost dropping from Rs. 50 to Rs. 15 per trip, regular users could save up to Rs. 7,000 annually, according to the ministry.
How will Annual FASTag be activated?
The annual pass can be activated on an existing FASTag, provided it is properly affixed, linked to a valid vehicle registration number, and not blacklisted. “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,” Gadkari said on ‘X’.
Notably, the pass is valid only at National Highway and Expressway fee plazas. On toll plazas under state highways or local authorities, the FASTag will function normally and standard toll rates will apply.
200 trips: The annual pass is valid for either 200 trips or one year, whichever is earlier. Once the limit is exhausted, users can re-purchase a new annual pass even if a year hasn’t passed.
Will you have to get a new FASTag?
There is no need to purchase a new FASTag to avail the annual pass. It can be linked with the existing tag, subject to eligibility.
Will annual FASTag be mandatory?
The ministry clarified that the annual pass is optional. Users can continue to pay tolls as usual with FASTag if they choose not to opt into the annual pass scheme.
Gadkari said, “The new initiative will addresses public grievances about multiple tolls within 60 km stretches and aims to create a hassle-free experience for millions of daily commuters. I will also reduce congestion, and improve transparency at toll plazas.”
How is a trip calculated?
According to ministry, each single toll crossing counts as one trip and a round trip equals two trips. In closed tolling highways, like the Delhi-Mumbai expressway, one entry-exit pair counts as one trip, while on open toll roads, each toll plaza counts as a separate trip.
