FASTag Annual Pass: If you are a frequent traveler on a National Highway and get annoyed with the long queues at the toll booths, then you are in for some good news. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is set to introduce the FASTag Annual Pass on August 15, 2025. With this pass, you would be able to travel toll-free on National Highways and Expressways and make 200 trips for just Rs 3,000.This new pass will be a major convenience since you will save time and will not have to go through the hustle of recharging FASTag multiple times. Find answers to all the important questions regarding this pass here.What is FASTag Annual Pass?FASTag Annual Pass is a prepaid toll plan with the partnership of NHAI and MoRTH. After making the payment of Rs 3,000, your car, jeep, or van will get toll-free access on national highways and expressways for the whole year with a cap of 200 trips.When and how will it be activated?This pass will be activated from 15 August 2025.Activation will be on Rajmargyatra mobile app or NHAI website.Confirm your vehicle’s registration number along with the FASTag details for your vehicle.Your pass will be activated in two hours and you will receive an SMS notification after paying Rs 3,000.Where the pass will be valid:At NHAI’s National Highway and National Expressway toll plazas only.This pass will not work in any state highways or city tolls or city parking areas. Normal charges will apply for FASTag.Validity and LimitsYour pass will be valid for one year or 200 trips, whichever comes first.When the limit is reached, your FASTag will switch back to basic mode.In order to regain the benefits, you will have to activate the pass again.Eligibility CriteriaFor non-commercial private vehicles only, which include car, jeep or van.This does not include taxi, bus or truck.How do we count one trip?Crossing a point-based toll by crossing a designated point counts as one trip.Closed tolling systems count one entry and exit pair as one trip.What is the value proposition?Annual savings of up to Rs 7,000.Elimination of the stop and go bottlenecks encountered at toll plazas.Travel that is less taxing on the environment because of reduced traffic and fuel emissions.No more numerous recharges.What steps to take if the pass remains inactive? Ensure the FASTag is not listed under blacklisted accounts and is mounted properly. If the problem is not resolved, submit a complaint through either Rajmargyatra or NHAI customer care. Starting from August 15, the new FASTag Annual Pass will simplify and expedite your highway travel. If you travel on the highways daily or multiple times a week, this pass will be highly beneficial to you.
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