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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Govt implements ₹3,000 FASTag pass for private vehicles
State-owned NHAI has implemented the FASTag annual pass across the country from Friday to encourage the use of technology to enhance 'ease of living' for the citizens, according to an official statement. The statement said the annual pass has received an overwhelming response from the national highway users. "Till 4:30 p.m. on the first day of the implementation, around 1.2 lakh users purchased and activated the annual pass and about 1.24 lakh transactions were recorded on toll plazas," it added. Zip through highways: ₹3,000 FASTag pass offers unlimited travel from Aug 15 The statement said that providing a seamless and economical travel option to national highway users, the FASTag Annual Pass eliminates the need to frequently recharge FASTag through a one-time fee payment of Rs 3,000 for one year's validity or 200 toll plaza crossings on National Highways and Expressways across the country. The annual pass is applicable to all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag and gets activated within two hours of the one-time fee payment through the Rajmargyatra App or NHAI website. With a penetration rate of around 98 per cent and over 8 crore users, FASTag has revolutionised the Electronic Toll Collection system in the country, the statement said. The introduction of the annual pass facility will not only enhance the FASTag user experience but also make journeys on the National Highways and Expressways more economical and seamless, it added.
NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
1.4 Lakh Users Buy New FASTag Annual Pass On Day One
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the 'FASTag Annual Pass' facility at about 1,150 toll plazas on National Highways and Expressways across the country. The annual pass has received an overwhelming response from the National Highway users, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Till 7:00 pm on the first day of implementation on August 15, around 1.4 lakh users purchased and activated the annual pass and around 1.39 lakh transactions were recorded on toll plazas. Around 20,000-25,000 concurrent users are using Rajmargyatra App at any point of time and annual pass users are receiving SMS messages for zero deduction of toll fee, according to the NHAI. "NHAI officials and Nodal officers have been appointed on each toll plaza to ensure a smooth travel experience for the pass users. NHAI is addressing queries of the pass users through various channels. Also, to address the grievances of pass users, 1033 National Highway Helpline has been further strengthened with the addition of over 100 executives," said the highways authority. Providing a seamless and economical travel option to the National Highway users, the FASTag Annual Pass eliminates the need to frequently recharge FASTag through one-time fee payment of Rs 3,000 for one year validity or 200 toll plaza crossings. The FASTag Annual Pass is applicable for all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag and gets activated within two hours of the one-time fee payment through Rajmargyatra App or NHAI website. With a penetration rate of around 98 per cent and over 8 crore users, FASTag has revolutionised the Electronic Toll Collection system in the country. The introduction of the Annual Pass facility will not only enhance the FASTag user experience but will also make journeys on the National Highways and Expressways more economical and seamless, said the ministry.
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
NHAI successfully implements FASTag annual pass across country
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): In line with vision to encourage use of technology and enhance 'Ease of Living' for the citizens, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the 'FASTag Annual Pass' facility from Independence Day at about 1,150 Toll Plazas on National Highways and Expressways across the Annual Pass has received an overwhelming response from the National Highway users. Till 7 pm on the first day of implementation, around 1.4 lakh users purchased and activated the annual pass and around 1.39 lakh transactions were recorded on toll plazas, according to a statement from the Ministry of Road Transport and 20,000 – 25,000 concurrent users are using 'Rajmargyatra App' at any point of time and annual pass users are receiving SMS messages for zero deduction of toll officials and Nodal officers have been appointed on each toll plaza to ensure a smooth travel experience for the pass users. NHAI said it is addressing queries of the pass users through various channels. Also, to address the grievances of pass users, 1033 National Highway Helpline has been further strengthened with the addition of over 100 a seamless and economical travel option to the National Highway users, the FASTag Annual Pass eliminates the need to frequently recharge FASTag through a one-time fee payment of Rs 3,000 for one year's validity or 200 toll plaza crossings, the ministry's statement noted. The FASTag Annual Pass is applicable for all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag and gets activated within two hours of the one-time fee payment through the 'Rajmargyatra App' or the NHAI website. With a penetration rate of around 98 per cent and over eight crore users, FASTag has revolutionised the Electronic Toll Collection system in the country. 'The introduction of the Annual Pass facility will not only enhance the FASTag user experience but will also make journeys on the National Highways & Expressways more economical and seamless," the ministry said in its report. (ANI)
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
1.4 lakh users activated FASTag annual pass on Day 1 with 1.39 lakh transactions
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the 'FASTag Annual Pass' facility at about 1,150 toll plazas on National Highways and Expressways across the country. The annual pass has received an overwhelming response from the National Highway users, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Till 7 p.m. on the first day of implementation on August 15, around 1.4 lakh users purchased and activated the annual pass and around 1.39 lakh transactions were recorded on toll plazas. Around 20,000–25,000 concurrent users are using Rajmargyatra App at any point of time and annual pass users are receiving SMS messages for zero deduction of toll fee, according to the NHAI. 'NHAI officials and Nodal officers have been appointed on each toll plaza to ensure a smooth travel experience for the pass users. NHAI is addressing queries of the pass users through various channels. Also, to address the grievances of pass users, 1033 National Highway Helpline has been further strengthened with the addition of over 100 executives,' said the highways authority. Providing a seamless and economical travel option to the National Highway users, the FASTag Annual Pass eliminates the need to frequently recharge FASTag through one-time fee payment of Rs 3,000 for one year validity or 200 toll plaza crossings. The FASTag Annual Pass is applicable for all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag and gets activated within two hours of the one-time fee payment through Rajmargyatra App or NHAI website. With a penetration rate of around 98 per cent and over 8 crore users, FASTag has revolutionised the Electronic Toll Collection system in the country. The introduction of the Annual Pass facility will not only enhance the FASTag user experience but will also make journeys on the National Highways and Expressways more economical and seamless, said the ministry.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
FASTag annual pass sees nearly 1.4 lakh activations on launch day
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways ' ( MoRTH ) newly launched FASTag annual pass has seen an overwhelming response, with nearly 1.4 lakh users purchasing and activating it on the very first day, the National Highways Authority of India ( NHAI ) said on Friday, Economic Times reported. Rolled out on Independence Day across 1,150 toll plazas on national highways and expressways, the ₹3,000 annual pass allows non-commercial vehicle owners to travel toll-free for a year or 200 crossings, whichever comes earlier. The facility is activated within two hours of payment and aims to cut down on frequent recharges while offering commuters seamless travel. 'The annual pass has received an overwhelming response from highway users. On the first day of implementation, around 1.39 lakh transactions were recorded at toll plazas,' NHAI said. At any given time, 20,000–25,000 concurrent users are active on the Rajmargyatra App, with pass holders receiving SMS alerts confirming zero toll deductions. To support the rollout, NHAI has deployed nodal officers at toll plazas and strengthened its 1033 National Highway helpline . Officials said the scheme will further improve travel efficiency, ease of living, and user experience on highways. FASTag penetration currently stands at 98 per cent, with more than 80 million users nationwide, making electronic toll collection the backbone of India's highway network.
