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India Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
FASTag annual pass launches August 15: Here's what happens after 200 trips
From August 15, 2025, travelling on India's highways is set to become easier for frequent drivers. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will launch the FASTag Annual Pass, a prepaid plan for private vehicles that covers up to 200 toll trips or one year of travel, whichever comes first. Priced at 3,000, this pass is aimed at reducing toll plaza congestion and saving time for regular pass can be bought online via the Rajmarg Yatra app or the NHAI/MoRTH website. Existing FASTag users can upgrade their current tag to the annual pass without buying a new one, making the switch quick and IS THE FASTAG ANNUAL PASS? The FASTag Annual Pass is a prepaid toll payment plan for non-commercial private vehicles. By paying 3,000 upfront, users get 200 toll transactions or one year validity. It works just like a normal FASTag, with contactless payments at toll TO BUY THE PASSYou can buy the pass from the Rajmarg Yatra app or the NHAI/MoRTH website. You will need:Your vehicle registration numberYour FASTag IDAn active and linked FASTag accountOnce you pay 3,000, the pass will be activated FOR FREQUENT TRAVELLERSThe annual pass aims to:Save time by reducing toll plaza queuesLower travel stress with no repeated paymentsOffer savings for those who use highways regularlyIt is especially helpful for drivers who travel through multiple toll booths on a daily or weekly HAPPENS AFTER 200 TRIPS OR ONE YEAR?Once you complete 200 toll transactions or your pass reaches one-year validity (whichever comes first), the system will automatically switch back to your regular FASTag is no auto-renewal for the FASTag Annual Pass. If you want to continue using it after expiry, you must manually reapply and pay 3,000 again. The pass is valid for exactly one year from the purchase date.- Ends
India Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
FASTag Annual Pass to launch on August 15: All you need to know
Starting this Independence Day, August 15, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will introduce the FASTag Annual Pass. This pass is designed to make highway travel easier and more affordable for frequent the new plan, private cars, jeeps, and vans can pay a one-time fee of 3,000 for up to 200 toll crossings or one full year, whichever comes first. This will save drivers from repeated recharges, speed up toll payments, and reduce traffic at toll IS THE FASTAG ANNUAL PASS?Announced in June, the pass is for non-commercial private vehicles only. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the plan aims to address the issue of toll plazas located close to each other and simplify payments with a single, affordable payment. The pass will be linked to your existing FASTag (it must be active and connected to your vehicle's registration number). It will only work on national highways and expressways under NHAI and No repeated online recharges2. Less waiting time at tolls3. Fewer payment disputes4. One payment covers a full year or 200 TO BUY THE PASS1. Visit the Rajmarg Yatra app or the NHAI/MoRTH website2. Log in with your vehicle number and FASTag ID3. Pay 3,000 online via UPI, card, or net banking4. The pass will be linked to your FASTag and activated on August IT WORKSWorks on: Toll plazas on National Highways and Expressways run by NHAI (e.g., Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, Mumbai–Nashik)Doesn't work on: State highways or municipal roads (e.g., Mumbai–Pune Expressway, Agra–Lucknow Expressway)RULES1. Only for private vehicles.2. Non-transferable – works with one registered vehicle only3. No auto-renewal – you must reapply after expiry4. Limited to 200 trips or 1 year, whichever comes first.- Ends
