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- Hence, if you plan to sell your vehicle, the pass will be lapsed, and the new owner will have to purchase a new pass.
- At toll booths where the pass is not valid, your FASTag will work normally, and you will have to pay the full toll for that journey.
- It’s a one-time purchase pass that is linked to your existing FASTag and provides 200 toll crossings at just Rs 3,000, with a one-year validity.
The Union Minister of Road, Transport, and Highways, Mr Nitin Gadkari, announced a new FASTag Annual Pass for car owners in India. It’s a one-time purchase pass that is linked to your existing FASTag and provides 200 toll crossings at just Rs 3,000, with a one-year validity. Here’s everything that you should know about the new FASTag Annual Pass, how you can purchase it, where you can use it, and other details.
What is FASTag Annual Pass
The FASTag annual pass is designed for seamless travel across national highways in India. It is linked directly to your existing FASTag. Once you purchase it for Rs 3,000, you can cross 200 eligible toll booths within one year. The pass will be available only for non-commercial vehicles that include cars, jeeps, and vans.
Here are some important points to know about the FASTag Annual Pass:
- The FASTag Annual Pass will be available for purchase on the NHAI website and the Rajmarg Yatra mobile app starting 15 August 2025.
- The pass has a validity of one year or 200 toll booth crossings, whichever comes earlier.
- It is only valid on national highways. The pass will NOT work on state highways and expressways.
- At toll booths where the pass is not valid, your FASTag will work normally, and you will have to pay the full toll for that journey.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles with yellow number plates) are not eligible for the FASTag annual pass.
How to Purchase FASTag Annual Pass
The FASTag Annual Pass will be available on the Rajmarg Yatra mobile app, NHAI website, and the MoRTH website starting from August 15. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari mentions that a dedicated link for activation and renewal will be opened soon. Here’s how you can purchase it once it’s available:
1. Ensure that you have a valid FASTag. Open the NHAI website or Rajmarg Yatra app.
2. Navigate to the FASTag Annual Pass section.
3. Register and login using your phone number or email ID.
4. Enter your Vehicle Registration Number, FASTag details, and other details on the portal.
5. Proceed to pay Rs 3,000 for the annual pass.
6. Once you complete the payment, the annual pass will automatically get activated on your FASTag.
Advantages of FASTag Annual Pass
The FASTag tag is extremely useful for people who frequently travel on national highways. It can offer yearly savings of Rs 7,000 and even higher. Here are some key benefits:
- The regular toll for national highways on average is approximately Rs 50. For 200 crossings, the actual cost turns out to be Rs 10,000. Using the annual pass, you can complete the same journeys for just Rs 3,000.
- The annual pass saves the hassle of recharging your FASTag regularly, as it’s a one-time payment.
- It is valid on over 500+ national highways in India across all states and union territories.
- There is no need to have a separate sticker as the pass is directly linked and integrated into your existing FASTag.
Disadvantages of FASTag Annual Pass
While the annual pass is a great initiative, it has some flaws which needs to be addressed.
- The FASTag annual does NOT work on expressways or state highways.
- You will have to pay full toll on Samruddhi Mahamarg, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, and other modern roads.
- The pass will not work on privately owned buses or trucks, even it is for non-commercial use.
- The FASTag annual pass is non-transferable. Hence, if you plan to sell your vehicle, the pass will be lapsed, and the new owner will have to purchase a new pass. There are no refunds.
FAQs
Q. What if I cross a toll booth that does not accept FASTag annual pass?
On roads like expressways and state highways that do not accept the annual pass, you will have to pay the full toll price using your regular FASTag balance.
Q. What happens once I complete 200 trips on my FASTag annual pass?
You can renew your FASTag annual pass on the Rajmarg Yatra app or the NHAI app if you complete 200 trips before the 1-year validity.
Q. Is FASTag annual pass mandatory?
No, the FASTag annual pass is not mandatory. You can continue to use your existing FASTag normally by using the wallet balance system.
Q. Is there a lifetime FASTag pass?
A lifetime FASTag pass is said to be in the proposal. However, there’s no confirmation on the same.
Q. Is FASTag annual pass GPS-activated?
No, the FASTag annual work does not work with GPS. It is linked to your regular FASTag. GPS-based toll payments is a proposed concept, but it is not live yet.
Wrapping Up
The FASTag annual pass is an excellent solution for people who regularly travel of national highways. It offers annual savings of up to Rs 7,000, or even higher. However, it has some drawbacks as it does not work on expressways and state highways. We can expect the government to introduce similar schemes for expressways and commercial vehicles to offer relief to the public.
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