FASTag annual pass gets positive response

BENGALURU: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a prepaid toll plan, or annual FASTag pass system, for private non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans travelling regularly on highways or expressways. This system was implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on August 15.

The #FASTag has reached yet another milestone in India’s journey towards seamless, technology-driven mobility. With over 5 lakh #FASTagBasedAnnualPass users onboarded within 4 days of launch, this initiative is transforming National Highway/National Expressway travel by providing… pic.twitter.com/WHNx1tUXXK

— NHAI (@NHAI_Official) August 18, 2025

Pankaj Verma, manager (Tech), NHAI, said that the annual pass plan has received an overwhelming response from vehicle owners, with over five lakh passes sold in just four days since its launch. In Karnataka alone, 20,000 people purchased the annual pass on the first day itself.

The #FASTag has reached yet another milestone in India’s journey towards seamless, technology-driven mobility. With over 5 lakh #FASTagBasedAnnualPass users onboarded within 4 days of launch, this initiative is transforming National Highway/National Expressway travel by providing… pic.twitter.com/WHNx1tUXXK

— NHAI (@NHAI_Official) August 18, 2025

“The annual pass can be purchased for Rs 3,000 through the Rajmarg Yatra app or the NHAI website. This annual system is very useful as it can be used for up to 200 trips or one year from the date of activation. After it is over, it can be recharged again. This pass can be used on tolled roads and expressways operated by NHAI”, said Pankaj Verma.

According to the NHAI official, this annual FASTag pass is beneficial for frequent travellers, as it saves them from repeatedly paying toll charges and reduces the average cost of FASTag per toll to approximately Rs 15. The pass can be activated on an existing FASTag too and it is expected to benefit those who travel on national highways.