Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, on Wednesday, announced an annual FASTag pass plan, slated to start from August 15, 2025, aiming to reduce congestion at tolls and make them more affordable. Priced at Rs 3,000, the annual FASTag plan is applicable for private vehicle owners in India, allowing them unlimited access across National Highway toll plazas. Users will receive a maximum of 200 crossings or one year of validity, whichever comes first, without incurring additional charges.
According to MoRTH, this scheme will substantially cut down the annual toll expense for regular commuters by 70%. The annual FASTag plan is said to save around Rs 7,000 annually for frequent highway commuters. Here’s everything to know
The pass is only applicable for private, non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. Commercial vehicles, including taxis, buses, or trucks, are not eligible for this.
Users can purchase and activate the annual pass using the Rajmarg Yatra app or through official portals managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) (www.nhai.gov.in) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) (www.morth.nic.in). The pass can be availed on the current FASTag, and no new device or tag is required.
Users don’t need to buy a new FASTag to get the Annual Pass if they already have one. Make sure your existing FASTag is correctly affixed, linked to a valid vehicle registration, and not blocked.
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The FASTag Annual Pass is applicable at all toll plazas located on National Highways managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). However, it may not be applicable to state highway tolls or privately operated toll roads unless specified. For the most accurate and updated list of valid toll booths, you can check the Rajmarg Yatra App or visit the official NHAI website.
After one year or 200 trips, users will be required to reactivate the annual pass by paying Rs 3,000 through the official channel, or it will automatically revert to a regular FASTag.
When your FASTag annual pass expires, users can renew the pass and keep enjoying the benefits of the annual FASTag plan.
The balance in your existing FASTag account will remain valid as long as the FASTag itself is valid. There is no expiration date for the balance, so you can continue to use it for toll payments until the FASTag sticker expires.