FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles to roll out from August 15
Designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans, the pass will be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first. The announcement was made as part of the government's broader vision to enhance travel convenience and reduce toll-related bottlenecks.
Important Announcement 📢
🔹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…
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) June 18, 2025
The Annual Pass will be activated and renewed via a dedicated link on the Rajmarg Yatra App, as well as through the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH.
Gadkari noted that the policy also addresses long-standing public grievances around toll plazas situated within a 60-km stretch. By consolidating toll payments into a single, affordable transaction, the scheme promises to reduce wait times, ease congestion, and minimize disputes at toll plazas.
The initiative is expected to benefit millions of private vehicle owners and marks a significant step toward digitized, seamless travel infrastructure in India.
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