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By offering a one-time, fixed-fee model, the government hopes to eliminate confusion over toll charges. (Photo: FASTagOfficial/X)

Govt rolls out FASTag-based Annual Pass for private vehicles

| @indiablooms | Jun 18, 2025, at 11:57 pm

New Delhi: In a significant step towards simplifying toll collection and enhancing travel convenience, the Government of India has announced a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000.

The scheme, which will take effect from August 15, 2025, is intended solely for non-commercial private four-wheelers, including cars, jeeps, and vans.

According to the official communication, the pass will be valid either for one calendar year from the date of activation or until the completion of 200 trips on National Highways, whichever comes first.


The initiative is aimed at providing cost predictability to frequent highway commuters and reducing repeated toll charges.

Gadkari announces move as part of road travel reforms

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the initiative on June 18 through his official handle on X, formerly Twitter.

He described it as a “transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel” and confirmed the pass will be available via a dedicated link on the Rajmarg Yatra App and the official websites of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).


One-time payment to address toll-related grievances

The annual pass also seeks to address public concerns regarding toll plazas that are located less than 60 kilometres apart — a common source of disputes and dissatisfaction.

By offering a one-time, fixed-fee model, the government hopes to eliminate confusion over toll charges, cut down waiting time at plazas, and enable smoother highway movement.

Pass features and scope

The ₹3,000 pass will allow up to 200 toll-free trips across the country’s National Highways or remain valid for one year from activation, whichever occurs first.

Only private vehicles — cars, jeeps, and vans — are eligible, and toll deductions will not take place until the usage or time limit is exceeded.

The facility is designed to function entirely online.

Once the scheme is live, users will be able to activate or renew the pass through the Rajmarg Yatra App or the official portals of NHAI and MoRTH.

Activation will require valid FASTag credentials, vehicle registration details, and basic identity verification.

Pushing forward India’s digital tolling vision

This launch is part of a broader policy shift by the Ministry to encourage digital tolling systems and reduce congestion across highways.

With FASTag already compulsory for vehicles across India, the Annual Pass is seen as the next logical move towards a digital-first, driver-friendly infrastructure framework.

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