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Mint
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Mint
FASTag Annual Pass: From how to buy, benefits, to validity, cost and more — Top 10 FAQs answered
FASTag Annual Pass: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced the introduction of an Annual FASTag Pass in a move to ease toll payments and 'hassle-free highway travel'. Here is a list of FAQs related to FASTag Annual Pass: The Centre is set to launch an Annual FASTag Pass, effective from August 15. The FASTag Pass is aimed to transform highway travel by making it hassle-free, allowing smooth passage of vehicles on National Highways and National Expressways. It will be valid for a year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips – whichever comes first. The Annual FASTag Pass will be priced at ₹ 3,000 for a year. '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,' Gadkari said in a post on X. The Annual FASTag Pass will address tthe long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction, Gadkari said. It will further reduce wait time, ease congestion and minimise disputes at toll plazas. The FASTag Annual Pass can be activated from the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH. A dedicated link will be made available soon for the purchase of the pass. As mentioned above, the Annual FASTag Pass will be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips – whichever comes first. No. The Annual FASTag Pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. People who travel from city to city regularly, like in the NCR, or those who visit their hometowns frequently will benefit from the FASTag Annual Pass. Annual FASTag pass will come into effect from August 15, 2025, Gadkari announced. No. Existing FASTag users can buy the Annual Pass and attach it to their existing FASTag account. You will be able to recharge the FASTag Annual Pass when it expires or you exhaust your 200 trips quota.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
FASTag Annual Pass of Rs 3,000 can save Rs 7,000: Nitin Gadkari explains the maths
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Who will benefit most from the FASTag annual pass? How will the FASTag Annual Pass work? FASTag-based Annual Pass launching on August 15, 2025 Dedicated link for activation and renewal Faster and smoother travel experience What is FASTag? Are there any charges to open a FASTag account? What are the ways to recharge a FASTag account? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass of Rs 3,000 for one year or 200 trips (whichever comes earlier) for private vehicles . The FASTag annual pass is introduced as part of a significant effort to make highway travel easier and more affordable. This will be effective from August 15, to a social media post on X by Nitin Gadkari , Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, 'The Rs 3,000 pass is good for non-commercial vehicles such as automobiles, jeeps, and vans and is valid for a year or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first.'This annual pass will save frequent travellers a significant amount of money by replacing multiple toll payments with a single, affordable annual fee. It will work best for commuters who use national highways for a daily or regular commute within a short distance. Mainly, it reduces waiting time at toll booths, especially during peak hours or holiday seasons for private the total cost of this annual pass is Rs 3,000 and the maximum number of toll crossings allowed under it is 200, the average cost per toll comes out to be Rs 15. So for a frequent traveller, the higher the average cost of toll in his route, the higher will be the benefit he or she will get. For instance, if the average cost of toll is Rs 50 then the traveller would have to pay Rs 10,000 for 200 toll crossings. However, with this annual pass, he can do the same with merely Rs 3,000 which saves Rs 7,000. In case, the traveller has a preferred long route which has much higher average toll fee then his/her savings will be to a post on X by Nitin Gadkari, '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.'Now travelers can get a FASTag-based Annual Pass which is priced at Rs 3,000 and will be effective from 15th August 2025. This pass will be 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,' Nitin Gadgari further, this policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction, he is a chip similar to the RFID tags that car companies place as a sticker on the windshield. It has all your details, which makes it easier for you to pass through a toll and pay the toll amount by scanning Code. Paying FASTag charges at any toll plaza is a contactless process. You can open a prepaid FASTag account and add money to it so that the account is usable. You can keep reloading money in this account as long as you need to, if you are going on a trip or trips that require you to pass through tolls. There will be FASTag lanes demarcated for every toll across the to the ICICI Bank website, there is a charge of Rs 99.12 (including GST) on new Tag joining. However, please check with your respective bank or other entity for any charges associated with the new Tag FASTag account can be recharged through internet banking, NEFT/RTGS, UPI, credit card, debit card, cheque and cash, as per the ICICI Bank website.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Fastag Annual Pass: Nitin Gadkari announces Rs 3,000/ year plan. What else is he planning to make your road travel easier?
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday launched the FASTag-based Annual Pass for private vehicles at Rs 3,000 per year, effective August 15, 2025. This move aims to reduce travel cost and congestion for car, jeep, and van users on India's national highways . But that's not all. The government is also preparing a larger shift toward barrier-free, satellite-tracked tolling . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo What is the FASTag Annual Pass? The new annual pass covers either 200 trips or one year of usage, whichever comes first. It is valid across all national highways for non-commercial vehicles and will soon be available for activation via the Rajmarg Yatra App and the official portals of NHAI and MoRTH. In closed toll systems like the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, one trip includes both entry and exit. In open systems such as Delhi–Chandigarh, each toll booth passed counts as a separate trip. Users may recharge their account once the 200 trips are used up. Live Events Also Read: FASTag annual pass- Take 200 highway trips for Rs 3,000; Check details Fastag Annual Pass: Why has it been introduced? Gadkari said the pass addresses long-standing issues including public complaints about toll plazas within 60 km of each other and delays caused by manual tolling. It is also designed to reduce disputes, queue times, and traffic congestion, making road travel simpler for millions of private vehicle owners. Fastag Annual Pass: How much can you save with it? Currently, commuters who use a specific toll regularly pay ₹340 monthly per pass—totalling ₹4,080 a year. The new ₹3,000 pass replaces this fragmented system with a single, national-level plan, potentially saving users up to ₹1,000 or more annually. FASTag annual pass introduced: What more is in the pipeline? Government officials confirmed that the FASTag Annual Pass is just the first step in a larger digital overhaul of toll systems. Key proposals include: Removing physical boom barriers Introducing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Using GPS and satellite tracking for toll collection Ensuring real-time revenue tracking and operator compensation
News18
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
How The New FASTag Annual Pass Will Work And Who Stands To Benefit
Last Updated: The FASTag Annual Pass, priced at Rs 3,000, is expected to ease congestion, reduce wait times, and cut down on disputes at toll plazas In a move to ease toll payments for private car owners, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) will roll out an Annual FASTag Pass from August 15, 2025, priced at Rs 3,000. Announcing the decision on X, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called it a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel. 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 Who Is It For? The FASTag Annual Pass will apply only to non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. It will offer up to 200 trips on national highways and will be valid for one year or 200 trips, whichever comes first. Where Can It Be Activated? Gadkari said that a link for activation and renewal will be available on the Rajmarg Yatra App, and on the websites of NHAI and MoRTH. What Problem Will It Address? How Are Trips Counted? A ministry official explained that one trip is counted every time a vehicle crosses a toll plaza. For example, if someone is travelling from Delhi to Agra through the Yamuna Expressway, the three toll plazas on the way — Jewar, Mathura, and Agra — will count as three separate trips. However, in closed tolling systems where toll is collected only at the exit, the entire journey counts as a single trip. 'This will also be a cost-effective option for the commuters," the official said. Would Users Need A New FASTag? No new FASTag is required. The Annual Pass can be attached to the user's existing FASTag card. Once the pass expires, either after one year or 200 trips, it can be easily recharged. Who Would Benefit? The official said the pass would benefit frequent city-to-city travellers and those who drive regularly to their hometowns. 'You won't need to top up FASTag every week or month anymore," the official added. How FASTag Has Changed Tolling With a 98 per cent adoption rate and over 8 crore users, FASTag has already transformed toll collection across India. This move follows another key reform from last year, under which vehicles without FASTag affixed to windshields are charged double the toll — a step aimed at ensuring smoother operations at toll booths. First Published: June 18, 2025, 14:51 IST
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
₹3,000 a year for ‘unlimited' highway travel? All about new FASTag annual pass
Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced the launch of a FASTag-based Annual Pass for private vehicles. He called the initiative a "transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel." The newly launched Annual Pass, priced at ₹3,000, is exclusively for non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. The pass will be valid for one year from the date of activation or for 200 trips, whichever comes earlier. 'In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from August 15,' said Gadkari in a post on X (Formerly Twitter). 'This pass is meant to enable seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country.' Fixed Price: ₹3,000 for one year or 200 trips. Coverage: Valid across all National Highways. Eligibility: Only for non-commercial private vehicles. Ease of Use: Enables toll payments through a single, prepaid transaction. Aim: Reduce wait times and congestion at toll plazas. According to the minister, the new FASTag Annual Pass aims to ensure cost-effective and uninterrupted travel across all National Highways for eligible private vehicles. The pass will allow drivers to avoid repeated toll payments and long wait times at toll booths, especially in areas where toll plazas are situated within 60 km of each other. "This policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within close proximity and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction," Gadkari said. The annual pass will be linked to the existing FASTag system, which uses RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology to enable cashless toll transactions. Users can activate and renew their passes through a dedicated link that will soon be available on: Rajmarg Yatra App National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) website Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) website Tackling congestion at toll plazas The introduction of the annual pass is part of a broader effort by the government to reduce congestion, minimize disputes at toll booths, and make road travel more efficient. Gadkari emphasized that the move is in response to "long-standing concerns" from commuters about toll charges and delays, especially on short-distance routes. The announcement follows recent developments in tolling infrastructure, including the planned rollout of an ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System. This hybrid system combines: Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras RFID-based FASTag readers Vehicles will be identified and charged automatically without the need to stop at toll plazas. In cases of non-payment or non-compliance, E-Notices may be issued, with penalties including possible suspension of FASTag and VAHAN-related sanctions.
