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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
FASTag Annual Pass launched on 79th Independence Day; all you need to know
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), in collaboration with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has unveiled the much-anticipated FASTag Annual Pass. The prepaid pass, costing INR 3,000, promises seamless, cost-effective travel for private vehicle owners, eliminating the hassle of frequent toll payments and reducing congestion at toll plazas. The launch was announced by the FASTag official account on X. 'The much-awaited launch is finally here! FASTag Annual Pass is live now!' What is the FASTag Annual Pass, and who needs it? The FASTag Annual Pass is a prepaid toll payment plan designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles, such as cars, jeeps, and vans. The FASTag Annual Pass is introduced under the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) framework. The pass allows vehicle owners to pay a one-time fee of INR 3,000 for up to 200 toll plaza crossings or one year of validity, whichever comes first. Key features and benefits of FASTag Annual Pass The FASTag Annual Pass is tailored to benefit frequent highway commuters, particularly those traveling for work, family visits, or leisure. The pass is valid on major National Highways and expressways like the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, Mumbai–Nashik Highway, and Mumbai–Surat Highway. Here are the key features: The pass is active for one year from the activation date or up to 200 toll crossings, whichever occurs first. Once either limit is reached, the FASTag reverts to the standard pay-per-use mode. The pass is exclusive to non-commercial vehicles with an active, properly affixed FASTag linked to the Vehicle Registration Number (VRN). The pass is linked to a single registered vehicle and cannot be transferred. The fee is non-refundable. It is valid only at NHAI and MoRTH-managed toll plazas, excluding state highways, municipal toll roads, or private toll operators. How to apply for the FASTag Annual Pass Download the Rajmarg Yatra App. Access the Annual Pass Option. Click on 'Pre book' and then 'Get started.' Enter the registered vehicle number and FASTag ID. Ensure the vehicle and FASTag are eligible before proceeding. Complete the verification process using the received OTP. Pay INR 3,000 via UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking. Receive an SMS confirming activation, typically within two hours of payment. The pass activates on August 15, 2025, regardless of the purchase date. Required documents Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC), a passport-size photograph of the vehicle owner, KYC documents, and valid ID and address proof. The process ensures secure, seamless integration with existing FASTag accounts, with real-time customer support available through the app or the 1033 helpline operated by MoRTH, NHAI, and the Indian Highways Management Company Ltd. (IHMCL). Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes, messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Toll tax collections via FASTags jump 19.6% to ₹20,682 crore in Q1 FY26: NETC data
₹20,682 crore in Q1 FY26, reveals NETC data data-item-target-url=/auto/news/ data-item-story-segment=Others> Toll tax collection across India has registered a double-digit growth in Q1 FY26. Check Offers Toll tax collections across India via FASTags have surged by 19.6 per cent to ₹ 20,682 crore in the first quarter of FY26. The data released by National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) has revealed that toll collections across state and national highways through FASTag rose by 19.6 per cent in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year. The NETC has also revealed that the number of toll plaza users has increased by double digits. The data released by NETC revealed that the number of toll users increased by 16.2 per cent to 1,173 million (117.3 crore) in the April-June quarter as compared to 1,009.87 million (100.987 crore) registered in the same period a year ago. This surge in toll tax collection comes after the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) increased the toll charges by an average of four to five per cent on highway sections across the country from April 1, 2025. Also, the government decided to reduce the toll charges on the stretches of highways and expressways where there are tunnels, bridges and elevated corridors. Meanwhile, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, had announced that the Indian government will introduce a FASTag-based annual pass, priced at ₹ 3,000, for private vehicles effective August 15 in a step towards hassle-free highway travel. This pass is claimed to reduce the travel costs for highway users. The FASTag-based annual pass can be used on state and national highways and expressways. The annual pass will be valid for one year from the date of purchase or for 200 trips, whichever is earlier. The FASTag-based annual pass will be introduced across the country on this Independence Day. Also, the government has decided to track and penalise the highway users who don't paste the FASTag stickers to the designated spot on the vehicle's windshield. Such users of loose FASTags will be reported and blacklisted immediately after being tracked at the toll plaza. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 15 Jul 2025, 09:06 am IST
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
India's highway toll collection surges 19.6% in Q1, reaching record ₹20,681.87 crore, ET Infra
Toll collection across India's highways surged 19.6 per cent to a record ₹20,681.87 crore in the first quarter of this financial year, compared to ₹17,279.86 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2024-25, on the back of low base, increase in charges and addition of new toll roads, official data showed. Advt Advt The rate of growth was more than double of 9.49 per cent in April-June per the National Electronic Toll Collection data, the number of toll users increased 16.2 per cent to 1,173.30 million in the quarter to June from 1,009.87 million a year the growth momentum sustains, toll collection could surpass ₹80,000 crore for the first time in a fiscal, adding record revenue to the government kitty. The toll collection in 2024-25 stood at ₹72,931 crore.A senior government official told ET that fast-track development of toll roads and increased economic activity are adding to toll collection."The government's focus on building and maintaining toll roads at world-class level to substantially reduce travel time and enhance user experience has significantly added to toll user base, resulting in surge in toll collection," said the official, who did not wish to be NHAI had increased toll charges by 4-5 per cent with effect from April 1, an annual exercise to revise the rates linked to the changes in the wholesale price index-based inflation."The 19.6 per cent growth is attributable to a smaller base of last year due to the general election and various state elections which led to subdued growth in the first three quarters of the calendar year," said Jagannarayan Padmanabhan, senior director and global head, consulting, CRISIL Intelligence."Going forward we should see a good growth trajectory of early teens due to new rollable roads getting added and overall uptick in the GDP (gross domestic product)."India's economy is projected to grow 6.3 per cent to 6.8 per cent in this the annual base rates are uniform across national highways in the country under the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates & Collection) Rules, 2008, various factors such as lane configuration, length of section, length of bypasses and structures or tunnels and type of vehicle are considered in determining the rate of user fee at a fee plaza for use of a particular section of national highway, resulting in variance in toll rates.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
National Highway toll collected through FASTag up by 20% in 1st 3 months of this finacial year
There has been a nearly 20 per cent increase in toll collected - around ₹21,000 crore - through FASTag on national and state highways in the first three months of the current financial year, compared to ₹17,280 crore in the corresponding period of 2024-25, as per National Electronic Toll Collection data. Around per cent of the toll collection (around ₹ 17,000 crore) has been made from NH users. The increase in toll collection is because more highway stretches have been brought under tolling, and revision in the user fee. Officials said though they expect the current trend of rise in toll collection will bring more revenue to NHAI and other such road owning agencies, it will depend on how many private car owners opt for the Annual Toll Pass , which the govt as announced recently. The toll pass will cost Rs 3,000 for crossing 200 toll plazas (counted as trips) and will be rolled out from Aug 15.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
NH toll collected through FASTag up by 20% in 1st 3 months of this FY
Representative image NEW DELHI: There has been a nearly 20% increase in toll collected - around Rs 21,000 crore - through FASTag on national and state highways in the first three months of the current financial year, compared to Rs 17,280 crore in the corresponding period of 2024-25, as per National Electronic Toll Collection data. Around 80% of the toll collection (around Rs 17,000 crore) has been made from NH users. The increase in toll collection is because more highway stretches have been brought under tolling, and revision in the user fee. Officials said though they expect the current trend of rise in toll collection will bring more revenue to NHAI and other such road owning agencies, it will depend on how many private car owners opt for the Annual Toll Pass, which the govt as announced recently. The toll pass will cost Rs 3,000 for crossing 200 toll plazas (counted as trips) and will be rolled out from Aug 15.
