Key Points
- Annual FASTag Pass launches August 15: ₹3,000 for 200 toll crossings or 1-year validity, whichever comes first.
- Works on NHAI/MoRTH-managed National Highways and National Expressways; state highway/other operator tolls not covered.
- Activate only via Rajmarg Yatra (RajmargYatra) app or NHAI website; links to an existing, valid FASTag no new tag needed.
- Optional plan; regular pay-per-use FASTag remains available at plaza rates.
- Average cost per crossing comes to about ₹15 under the pass; pass reverts to normal FASTag after 200 trips/1 year.
New Delhi: The FASTag Annual Pass is a prepaid plan for private cars/jeeps/vans that allows up to 200 toll trips or one year of validity on designated National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) plazas for a flat ₹3,000, starting August 15, 2025. It is designed to simplify toll payments, reduce recharges, and ease congestion at plazas for frequent highway users.
Where It Works (And Where It Doesn’t)
- Covered: NH and NE fee plazas run by NHAI/MoRTH; the pass enables toll-free passage (trip-count based) until the 200-trip/1-year limit is reached.
- Not covered: State highways, municipal/private toll roads (e.g., certain state-run expressways); on these, FASTag functions as usual and tolls apply per standard rates.
How Trip Counting Works
- Point/open tolling plazas: Each crossing counts as one trip; a round trip equals two trips.
- Closed tolling corridors (entry-exit recorded): The complete journey counts as one trip.
- On reaching 200 trips or the 1-year mark, the pass automatically reverts to regular FASTag charging; users may then purchase/reactivate another annual pass.
Eligibility & Conditions
- Eligible vehicles: Private, non-commercial car/jeep/van with a valid FASTag linked to a proper Vehicle Registration Number (VRN).
- FASTag status: Must be active, correctly affixed on the windshield, not blacklisted, and mapped to the valid VRN (not chassis-only).
- Non-transferable and tied to the specific vehicle’s FASTag; non-refundable if unused.
How To Buy/Activate
- Platforms: Rajmarg Yatra (RajmargYatra) mobile app and NHAI website.
- Steps: Log in with vehicle/FASTag details, verify eligibility, pay ₹3,000 via UPI/card/net banking; receive SMS confirmation on activation (activation begins August 15; typical activation within hours).
- Pre-booking/activation windows have opened on RajmargYatra, with activation commencing on August 15.
Is It Mandatory?
The Annual Pass is completely optional; motorists may continue using regular FASTag and pay standard tolls at applicable rates if they do not opt for the pass.
Cost & Value
The one-time ₹3,000 fee effectively averages about ₹15 per crossing over 200 trips, delivering significant savings for frequent NH/NE commuters, and reducing plaza congestion by eliminating repeated recharges.
Official Direction To Operators
MoRTH/NHAI and IHMCL have issued operational instructions and FAQs, including software-readiness and on-ground implementation so eligible vehicles using the pass are processed seamlessly at covered plazas.
Quick Answers
- What is FASTag Annual Pass? A prepaid facility on a private vehicle’s FASTag for 200 NH/NE trips or one year starting August 15, at ₹3,000.
- How to buy? Only via RajmargYatra app or the NHAI website, using vehicle/FASTag details and online payment.
- Do existing FASTag users need a new tag? No; the pass attaches to an existing, valid FASTag meeting eligibility criteria.
- After 200 trips/1 year? The pass auto-reverts to normal FASTag; re-activate by purchasing again for continued benefits.
