The FASTag annual pass lets private car owners pay a fixed amount once and cross toll plazas on national highways without paying each time, up to a set limit. It was introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways from 15 August 2025. Here is how it works.
What is the annual pass
- A one time payment of Rs 3,000.
- Valid for one year from activation or 200 toll plaza crossings, whichever comes first.
- Works on your existing FASTag, so no new tag is needed.
After the pass ends, the FASTag goes back to normal pay per use, and you can buy a new pass.
Which vehicles are eligible
- Only private, non commercial cars, jeeps and vans.
- The FASTag must be valid, fixed on the windscreen and linked to the vehicle registration number.
- Commercial vehicles are not eligible. If a pass is found on a commercial vehicle, it can be cancelled.
Where it works
- Toll plazas on national highways and national expressways run by NHAI and the Ministry.
- It does not work on state highways or toll roads run by state agencies or private operators outside the national network. Normal FASTag charges apply there.
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How a trip is counted
- At regular toll plazas, each crossing counts as one trip. A round trip counts as two.
- At closed toll systems on expressways, where tolls are charged by distance, an entry and exit pair counts as one trip.
How to activate
- Open the Rajmargyatra app or the NHAI website.
- Log in with your vehicle number and FASTag details.
- Check eligibility.
- Pay Rs 3,000 online.
- The pass is activated on your FASTag, usually within a short time, and you get an SMS.
Is it worth it
The pass makes sense if you cross national highway toll plazas often. Compare your usual monthly toll spend with Rs 3,000 a year before you buy. People who rarely travel on highways may save little.
FASTag basics to remember
- One vehicle, one FASTag: a FASTag can be used only for one vehicle, and one vehicle can have only one active FASTag.
- Complete KYC for your FASTag with your issuer bank.
- Keep the tag fixed properly on the windscreen. Loose tags in hand are not allowed.
- Vehicles without a valid FASTag pay higher toll charges.
Help
For FASTag issues, call the national highway helpline 1033 or contact your FASTag issuer bank.
Bottom line
The FASTag annual pass gives private car owners 200 toll crossings on national highways for Rs 3,000 a year. Activate it only through the Rajmargyatra app or the NHAI website.
Source / स्रोत: National Highways Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Press Information Bureau
