New Delhi, June 18, 2025 – Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, today unveiled a game-changing FASTag-based Annual Pass aimed at making national highway travel smoother, cheaper, and downright stress-free for private vehicle owners. Priced at just ₹3,000, this prepaid pass will officially go live from 15 August 2025 and is valid for one year or up to 200 trips, whichever milestone is reached first
What’s in the Pass?
- Cost & Validity: Flat ₹3,000 for 200 toll trips or 365 days.
- Who’s Eligible: Only non‑commercial private vehicles – cars, jeeps, and vans.
- Where It Works: Applicable to all NHAI‑managed national highway and expressway toll plazas. On state or local roads, your FASTag works as usual
Why It Matters
- Big Savings: Gadkari says this could save frequent commuters as much as ₹7,000 annually, compared to per-trip or monthly passes.
- Speed & Simplicity: Instead of fumbling with monthly passes or multiple toll charges, drivers pay once and zip past — no multiple debits, fewer disputes, and less standing in line
Activation & Renewal Process
- Buy via: Rajmarg Yatra app, or the official NHAI/MoRTH websites.
- No New FASTag Required: Existing eligible FASTags can be upgraded—provided they’re linked to your vehicle’s registration and properly installed.
- Post‑200 Trips?: You can renew before or after crossing 200 trips; alternatively, revert to standard per-toll charges
Addressing Traveler Woes
Gadkari noted that toll plazas spaced within 60 km of each other have been a recurring gripe for drivers – long queues, frequent stops. This annual pass is designed to cut wait times, ease congestion, and reduce disputes at the toll gates.
Quick FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I switch mid-year? | Absolutely — renew anytime. |
| Round-trip counts? | Yes — open tolls are one-way counts; closed systems (entry + exit) count as a single trip (rediff.com, businesstoday.in). |
| Mandatory? | No – existing FASTag users can continue tolling normally. |
| Commercial vehicles? | No – misuse will lead to pass cancellation. |
For frequent highway drivers — daily commuters, intercity travelers, road-trip lovers — this “One and Done” ₹3,000 pill for up to 200 tolls is a clear value play. If you’re on the road a lot, this is a smart bet.
Set your calendar: August 15, 2025, your tolls might just hit the fast lane.
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