Transport Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari has launched a new scheme for Fastag annual pass. That is, one recharge, 200 trips or unlimited trips in a year!
FASTag is an RFID-based tag that gets stuck on your car’s windscreen. As you pass through a toll plaza, automatic deductions are taken—no cash, no waiting! Now it has been made even smarter with a new facility: FASTag Annual Pass.
Imagine, by just recharging for ₹3,000 once, your highway travel becomes hassle-free for the whole year—isn’t it amazing!
Yes, absolutely, Fastag Annual Pass can be a game changer for those who drive on highways every day. Fastag Annual Pass has come for those who drive on weekend outings, office commute and business trips and for many such people who have to pay toll frequently.
Fastag annual Pass is starting from 15 August 2025. Now the time has come to save money. Now you can travel unlimited or up to 200 trips toll-free for just ₹3,000. This will save you 4000-7000 rupees, and the toll plaza will become barrier-free for you and the waiting period will also be reduced.
Now we will see how this pass makes your life easier.
So let’s see what is this pass? how to apply? why introduce it? who can take it out and how to activate it?
What is FASTag Annual Pass?
This is a prepaid toll pass, only for non-commercial private vehicles
This pass is only for national highways and NHAI expressways. Not for local roads and state tolls.
- Price: ₹3,000 once
- Validity: It is valid as soon as it is activated—1 year or 200 trips, whichever is completed first
- Launch date: Available from 15 August 2025
How to apply?
- Visit the NHAI/MoRTH website or the Rajmarg Yatra App.
- Choose FASTag for your car.
- Pay ₹3,000 with a card, net banking, or UPSI.
- The pass will be active 24 hours after confirmation via email or SMS.
- You can renew it from the NHAI website or app after the limit has been reached.
- Now, just drive smoothly and avoid stopping at toll booths!
Comparison
Feature | Monthly Pass¹ | Pay-as-you-Go (Existing) | Annual Pass |
Cost | ₹340 per month (single plaza) | Toll varies per plaza | ₹3,000/year |
Coverage | One plaza | Variable | All national highways, expressways |
Validity | 1 month | Per trip | 1 year or 200 trips |
Convenience | Plaza-specific, frequent renewals | Recharges needed | Single recharge |
Time-saving | Moderate | Gate delays | High |
For whom is this advantageous?
- Individuals that cross the toll more than once a day or once a week
- Regular family vacations or long commutes
- Logs of deliveries, sales, and logistics personnel
- This pass is definitely worth it if you make more than 200 toll trips annually!
Launch and Execution
Launch date: August 15, 2025—gift for Independence Day 🎁
Website & App: NHAI/MoRTH portals and the Rajmarg Yatra app for activation and renewal.
Upgrade in technology: Traditional barriers are being removed in order to make the switch to ANPR/GPS-based tolling.
Keep some important things in mind
- This is valid only on NHAI national highways and expressways tolls—not for state/private tolls Private vehicles only, not for commercial vehicles
- Distance-based model (₹50 per 100 km) is also being introduced for occasional Travellers.
- Compensation model is being discussed for INFRA contractors—but users will get tension-free travel.
Why Introduce It? Benefits at a Glance
Why did India launch the Fastag Annual Pass which will be implemented from 15 August 2025? Here are its key benefits, in a completely relatable tone:
- You save a lot of money 💰₹3,000 once, and you don’t have to make 200 toll trips in a year—now you don’t have to pay for different tolls Compare: If you have a monthly pass of ₹340/month, the yearly expense is ₹4,080—if you have to pay ₹4,000+ yearly toll, you can save ₹1,000+ in the annual pass.
- Both time and energy are saved. You don’t have to stop at the toll plaza—you travel barrier-free due to ANPR/GPS scanning Average toll plaza Stopping time is reduced by 5–10 minutes; this saves a lot on longer trips
- Traffic congestion is reduced Stopping less vehicles smoother traffic flow Reducing idling also saves fuel—and provides relief in LPG/fuel bills.
- Fully Hassle-Free and Digital Experience- Single centralized ₹3,000 payment; no need for monthly recharge or separate plaza pass. Fastag system is already existing—no new tag or paperwork is required.
6. Disputes are easy: Fixed rate, no confusion No chance of per-trip toll confusion or double charge; There is only one flat cost Path-independent access—valid wherever Fastag is supported on national highways or expressways.
7. Eco-Friendly – Slightly Green, Very Smart Barriers free movement = less braking/acceleration, less CO₂ emissions It is estimated that Fastag has reduced annual carbon emissions by up to 10 million tons.
8. Best for Frequent Highway Travellers Ideal for daily commuters, long distance drivers, passenger/service vehicles. A user said: “14 × 450km trips = ₹5,000 toll… only ₹3,000 was spent with the annual pass”—this is a value-for-money example
Innovation & Future Plans
The ₹30,000/15-year lifetime pass is currently on temporary hold.
Distance-based tolling will gradually increase to ₹50 per 100 km.
The ANPR/GPS technology will be used to implement 100% barrier-free tolling.
Final Thoughts ✨
This ₹3,000 Annual FASTag Pass is a wise, economical, and time-efficient option for you if you frequently use the highway. Update your FASTag account and drive uninterrupted starting on August 15, 2025. Have a safe trip! 🙌🏼