Priced at Rs 3,000, the pass offers up to 200 toll crossings or 1-year usage—whichever comes first.
Only for private, non-commercial vehicles with active FASTags; can apply via NHAI website or Rajmarg Yatra app.
The pass is not mandatory and only applicable on National Highways and Expressways. Regular FASTag use remains valid.
The government has recently announced a FASTag annual pass for daily highway commuters to cut down on the toll tax paid by users. The plan will be rolled out starting on August 15. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has started promoting the scheme via its official website. A new banner has now been made live with the ‘Coming Soon’ tag. Notably, the annual pass priced at Rs 3,000 is valid for either one year of 200 toll crossings, whichever comes first.
SurveyHere’s everything from price, eligibility and everything else that you need to know about the annual FASTag pass.
FASTag annual pass eligibility
The FASTag annual pass is only applicable to private, non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. Commercial transporters, such as trucks or buses, are not eligible for this scheme.
Additionally, the eligible users must ensure that their FASTag is active and appropriately affixed. Also, it must be linked to a valid, non-blacklisted vehicle registration or involved in any dispute.
FASTag annual pass price and validity
Priced at Rs 3,000, the FASTag annual pass will offer a maximum of 200 free toll crossings for up to 1 year of validity.
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Where to apply for the FASTag annual pass
Once available, existing FASTag users can install the Rajmarg Yatra app, the official website of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) (www.nhai.gov.in), or www.morth.nic.in to apply for an annual FASTag pass.
Is it mandatory for everyone to get a FASTag annual pass?
No, it’s not mandatory. For those not willing to buy the annual pass, their existing FASTag will work as is. Users will be required to use it for regular transactions, as applicable at the toll plazas. Also, the FASTag annual pass is only applicable on the National Highway and National Expressway.
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