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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
FASTag annual pass from August 15: Save up to Rs 20,000 on highway tolls
From August 15, private car owners can opt for an annual FASTag pass priced at Rs 3,000, offering up to 200 toll-free trips on national highways. Announced by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on June 18 via X (formerly Twitter), this initiative aims to ease toll payments, especially for regular highway commuters using non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps and vans. Here's a breakdown of what this means for you and how much you could potentially save. What is the FASTag annual pass? · The pass costs Rs 3,000 and covers up to 200 toll plaza crossings across India's national highway network. · It is valid for one year from the date of activation or until 200 trips are completed, whichever comes first. · Only non-commercial private light motor vehicles (LMVs) such as cars, jeeps, and vans are eligible. · The scheme is especially beneficial for those who use highways regularly and end up paying toll at multiple points within 60 km stretches. · Activation and renewal will be available through the Rajmarg Yatra App, as well as the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH. How much can you save from an annual FasTag pass? · Regular toll charges for cars range between Rs 50 and Rs 120 per trip, depending on the route. · If you make 200 trips a year and pay an average toll of Rs 100 per trip, your total annual toll cost would be Rs 20,000. · With the FASTag pass, you pay just Rs 3,000 for those 200 trips, a saving of Rs 17,000, or 85 per cent. · Even if you only make around 100 trips a year at Rs 80 per trip, you would still save Rs 5,000 compared to paying each time. Why does this matter? · Reduces frequent deductions from FASTag wallets. · Cuts down on disputes and delays at toll booths, especially where toll plazas are less than 60 km apart. · Helps frequent inter-city travellers, daily commuters, and weekend road-trippers save money and time. · Simplifies toll budgeting with a one-time payment for the year. Gadkari called the initiative a 'transformative step' towards seamless, faster, and more economical road travel for private vehicle users. While commercial vehicles are not covered under this scheme, the move is expected to benefit millions of highway users looking for a smoother ride, both financially and practically.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- The Hindu
HC directs NHAI to adhere to norms at Paliyekkara toll plaza
The Kerala High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to ensure adherence to norms regarding toll plazas at the Paliyekkara toll plaza in Thrissur. The NHAI ought to ensure that each vehicle (with FasTag) passed the toll plaza within 10 seconds and that queues did not exceed 100 m, the court said. The interim order was passed in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by O.J. Janeesh, seeking effective regulation of traffic and mitigation of congestion at the toll plaza. Referring to NHAI guidelines, the court said that vehicles must be permitted to pass through the toll booth without being charged, if the queue of vehicles exceeded the prescribed limit (of 100 m). It directed the NHAI to strictly implement the directive, failing which it ought to submit an affidavit explaining the reasons for non-compliance. The matter has been posted for further hearing on May 21. The District Collector of Thrissur had on April 28 suspended toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza, citing severe traffic congestion mainly due to the ongoing construction of an underpass on National Highway 544. The Collector also directed the NHAI to take prompt measures to ensure steady flow of vehicles, with police help. The order was subsequently withdrawn after the NHAI assured that corrective measures will be undertaken.
