The Indian government will introduce a FASTag Annual Pass for non-commercial private vehicles from August 15, priced at ₹3,000. Valid for a year or up to 200 trips, this initiative aims to streamline toll payments and reduce congestion, enhancing travel efficiency across national highways.
FASTag Annual Pass: The Indian government is all set to introduce a FASTag Annual Pass from August 15. The announcement was made by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari through a post on X on Wednesday.
As per the announcement, the annual pass will be issued for non-commercial private vehicles. The pass has been priced at Rs 3,000. It will be valid from a year from date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first.
While announcing on X, Gadkari said, "In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first—this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans."
He stated, "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 and MoRTH."
While mentioning the long-standing concerns against the toll plazas, he said, " This policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction. By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimizing disputes at toll plazas, the Annual Pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners."
Who can use the pass?
The passes will be available for non-commercial private vehicles, such as cars, jeeps , vans, etc. As per the notification, the vehicle must have a valid registration and a functional FASTag in order to be eligible for the facility.
It is to be noted that the commercial vehicles, i.e., trucks, buses and taxi among others are not included.
How the pass will work?
In closed-loop toll collection systems—where both entry and exit are recorded—a complete round trip through a single toll plaza will be counted as one crossing.
This rule is expected to prevent disputes over double charges and promote fair usage tracking.
How to activate or renew the pass?
A dedicated link for the activation and renewal of the annual toll pass will be made available soon by the govt. The facility will be available on Rajmarg Yatra App and the official websites of MoRTH and NHAI.
Users will need to provide their vehicle details and FASTag ID to complete the activation process.
What analysts said?
Senior Director & Global Head at Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics, Jagannarayan Padmanabhan said that the new pass enhances travel convenience and operational efficiency. He noted that while the average passenger vehicle in India travels about 10,000 km per year—mostly off the national highway network—the impact on toll operators will be limited.
However, he added that for frequent highway users driving more than 2,500 to 3,000 km annually, the pass will offer meaningful savings and make long-distance road travel more seamless.
The govt believes that the introduction of this annual toll pass is expected to ease several pain points for private vehicle owners, including frequent toll deductions at short intervals, delays at toll booths, and confusion over applicable charges.
The pass will also simplify the tolling process through a one-time payment model and helps reduce traffic buildup at collection points.