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Time of India
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Gadkari Launches ₹3,000 Annual FASTag Pass For Highways: Commuters Welcome New Move To Ease Travel
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has unveiled a game-changing ₹3,000 Annual Highway Pass for private vehicle owners across India. Effective from August 15, this FASTag-based digital pass will offer 200 trips or 1-year validity, whichever comes first, exclusively for non-commercial vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans. The move aims to ease congestion, reduce toll disputes, and ensure seamless travel on national highways. The pass can be activated and renewed via the Rajmarg Yatra App and official NHAI and MoRTH portals. The policy also resolves long-standing grievances around closely located toll plazas, offering one hassle-free solution. With this step, the government reinforces its commitment to modern infrastructure, smoother mobility, and transparent toll systems.#HighwayPass #Fastag #NitinGadkari #IndianHighways #TollFreeIndia #RajmargYatra #NHAIUpdate #HighwayTravelIndia #FASTagPass #GadkariAnnouncement #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews Read More
Business Standard
3 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Government to introduce FASTag-based annual pass priced at Rs 3000
The government is introducing a FASTag-based annual pass priced at Rs 3,000, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated in an update. He noted that the pass will be issued from August 15 and will be available for non-commercial private vehicles only. It will be valid from a year from date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. 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 (National Highways Association of India) and MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways), he noted.
United News of India
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- United News of India
Govt unveils Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for Pvt vehicles from Aug 15
New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) In a major push towards hassle-free and efficient highway travel, the government on Wednesday announced the launch of a FASTag-based annual pass, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15. The pass, designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans will be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 highway trips, whichever is earlier, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways posted this information on social media platform X. The annual pass will enable seamless movement across National Highways and aims to address long-standing issues at toll plazas, especially those located within a 60 km range, he said. 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 National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). This policy will address the long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplify the toll payments through a single, affordable transaction. By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimising disputes at toll plazas, the annual pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners, the Minister added.
Time of India
4 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.
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First Post
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- First Post
Govt announces FASTag passes for Rs 3,000 a year for seamless highway drive in India, check details
The FASTag annual pass is priced at Rs 3,000, which will be valid for an entire year or 200 trips (whichever is earlier). All vehicles that are privately owned and are non-commercial will be eligible to apply and avail of the offers pass read more To make travelling by road more seamless, the central government has introduced a FASTag-based annual pass for commuters in India. Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, made the announcement on Wednesday. The annual pass will come into effect from August 15 this year and can be availed by private car, jeep and van owners across India. What is the annual pass? The FASTag annual pass is priced at Rs 3,000, which will be valid for an entire year or 200 trips (whichever is earlier). All vehicles that are privately owned and are non-commercial will be eligible to apply and avail of the offers pass. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Your browser does not support the video tag. Once availed, the pass will cover all national highways across the country. The pass can be activated via the Rajmarg Yatra App, the National Highways Authority of India website, or Ministry of Road Transport and Highways website. How will it help? Using the annual pass will significantly enhance highway travel by reducing the need to stop and pay at toll plazas within a 60 km range. This not only offers a cost-effective and convenient travel experience but also helps in avoiding traffic jams and long queues commonly seen at toll booths. Additionally, it minimises disputes over toll collection, ensuring a smoother and more efficient journey for commuters.
