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Mint
19 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.
News18
21 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
