Gadkari announces one-year validity FASTag, to cost Rs 3000 for up to 200 trips

NEW DELHI: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced that the government has decided to introduce a FASTag-based Annual Pass to ensure seamless and cost-effective travel across the country’s national highways.

The FASTag-based Annual Pass will be priced at Rs 3000 and valid for one year from the date of activation or for a maximum of up to 200 trips. It will be launched on Independence Day this year.

According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the annual FASTag will be valid only for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans.

FASTag एनुअल पास स्कीम से मिलेगी जनता को बड़ी राहत!#FASTagBasedAnnualPass #PragatiKaHighway pic.twitter.com/WxD3sGayf9

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) June 18, 2025

“A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH,” said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on the Social media platform ‘X’.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, “We are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at Rs 3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first—this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial… pic.twitter.com/IbfCuIFRNB

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“This policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction. By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimizing disputes at toll plazas, the Annual Pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners,” he added.

#WATCH | On the new FASTag annual pass scheme, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, “The decision made by the government will enable people to travel on a very large scale. Earlier, people had to pay a toll of at least Rs 10,000. Now, the new pass costs only Rs 3000, allowing for a… pic.twitter.com/k9pfKPXM4p

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2025

Gadkari said that the government’s decision will give significant relief to people, and the toll charges on national highways that came to about Rs 10,000 earlier will now come to Rs 3,000 with the annual pass. He said one trip would mean crossing one toll and the average cost per toll will come down to Rs 15. (ANI)