FASTag Annual Pass from August 15: Travel Toll-Free Across National Highways for a Year or 200 Trips
Frequent highway commuters in India have a reason to rejoice. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is launching a new FASTag Annual Pass starting August 15, 2025, offering a more convenient and cost-effective toll payment system. With a one-time payment of ₹3,000, users can enjoy toll-free travel on national highways and expressways for up to 200 trips or one year—whichever comes first.
This pass aims to simplify the experience for regular highway travelers, saving both time and money while eliminating the hassle of frequent FASTag recharges.
What is the FASTag Annual Pass?
The FASTag Annual Pass is a prepaid, one-time payment option designed for private vehicle owners who frequently use national highways and government-run expressways. Once activated, the pass allows a user to travel toll-free on selected toll plazas—either for 200 trips or a full year, whichever limit is reached first. This initiative is part of MoRTH’s effort to improve digital toll collection and streamline travel for daily commuters.
How to Activate the FASTag Annual Pass
To get started, users must:
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Visit the official NHAI website or download the RajmargYatra mobile app.
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Ensure their vehicle details are updated and verified through the VAHAN database.
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Make a one-time payment of ₹3,000 for the 2025–26 pass.
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Once the payment is confirmed, the annual pass will be activated on the linked FASTag within 2 hours.
Note: Only private vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans are eligible. Commercial vehicles are not permitted, and if the pass is misused, it will be immediately deactivated without warning.
Where Will the Pass Be Valid?
The FASTag Annual Pass is valid only on toll plazas located on:
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National Highways (NH)
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National Expressways (NE)
It is not applicable on:
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State Highways (SH)
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Parking facilities
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City municipal toll booths
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Private toll roads
In these areas, your FASTag will function like a regular tag, and standard toll charges will apply.
Duration and Validity
The pass remains active from the date of activation for:
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200 trips, or
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12 months
(Whichever is completed first)
Once the limit is reached—either in terms of time or number of toll crossings—the pass will automatically revert to regular FASTag usage. If users wish to continue enjoying toll-free travel, they will need to re-activate the annual pass by making a fresh payment for the next year.
Who Should Opt for the FASTag Annual Pass?
This scheme is particularly useful for:
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Daily office commuters
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Business travelers
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Intercity drivers
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Frequent family travelers
If you regularly cross toll plazas on national highways, this pass will not only reduce travel costs but also provide the convenience of uninterrupted movement without having to top-up your FASTag every few days.
Final Takeaway
The FASTag Annual Pass is a welcome move for those who depend heavily on highway routes for personal or professional travel. By making highway journeys smoother, more affordable, and digital-first, this scheme is expected to encourage more users to adopt cashless tolling systems and reduce congestion at toll plazas.
For those driving regularly on national highways, activating this pass before August 15 could prove to be a smart financial move. Don’t miss out—visit the NHAI website or download the RajmargYatra app to get started today.
