New FASTag Annual Pass For Private Vehicles
FASTag-based Annual Pass is priced at Rs 3,000. It will come into effect from 15th August 2025 and is meant for non-commercial private vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans.
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, on Wednesday announced a FASTag-based Annual Pass for commuters in India.
Having said that, this FASTag-based Annual Pass is priced at Rs 3,000. It will come into effect from 15th August 2025 and is meant for non-commercial private vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans. The pass 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 said.
There was talk last month about the government was working on a new toll policy that could make highway travel more seamless and economical for commuters.
Incidentally, the government had shelved an earlier proposal for a 'lifetime FASTag' that would cost a staggering Rs 30,000 but be valid for 15 years only. The new system will use existing FASTag infrastructure, but eventually replace toll booths with sensor-based collection systems, relying on GPS and automated vehicle tracking, for barrier-free travel.
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