FASTag Annual Pass Launched! Top FAQs Answered
FASTag Annual Pass FAQs answered: The FASTag Annual Pass has been launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, allowing users to save on money, especially in case of users who are frequent travellers. What is the FASTag Annual Pass? How much does a FASTag Annual Pass cost? What are the benefits of the FASTag Annual Pass and how does one buy and activate it? We answer your top queries on the FASTag Annual Pass - here are the top things you should know:
What is FASTag Annual Pass?
The FASTag Annual Pass enables private cars, jeeps, or vans to travel through specified National Highway and National Expressway toll plazas without incurring per-trip charges for a year or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. This pass will be valid starting from August 15, 2025.
What is the cost of FASTag Annual Pass?
The FASTag Annual Pass can be bought for Rs 3,000/- for the financial year 2025-26. The pass cannot be transferred and is only valid for the vehicle to which the FASTag is attached and registered. Using it on a different vehicle will result in deactivation.
Where can you buy a FASTag Annual Pass?
The FASTag Annual Pass is available for purchase and activation exclusively through the Rajmargyatra mobile app and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) website. Users can buy the new FASTag Annual Pass and it is effective August 15, 2025.
How is FASTag Annual Pass activated?
Activation occurs after confirming the vehicle's eligibility and the linked FASTag. Once verified, the user needs to pay ₹3,000 for the base year 2025–26 via the Rajmargyatra app or NHAI website. After payment confirmation, the Annual Pass is typically activated on the registered FASTag within 2 hours.
Do you have to buy a new FASTag Annual Pass?
No, you don't need to buy a new FASTag if you have an existing FASTag. The Annual Pass can be activated on your current FASTag, as long as it fulfills the eligibility requirements (such as being correctly attached to the vehicle's windshield, connected to a valid Vehicle Registration Number, not blacklisted, etc.).
What is the validity of FASTag Annual Pass?
The FASTag Annual Pass remains valid for either one year from the activation date or for 200 transactions/trips, depending on which occurs first. After reaching 200 trips or one year from activation, the pass will automatically convert to a standard FASTag. To maintain the benefits of the Annual Pass, the user must re-activate it to receive another 200 trips or one-year validity.
What is a single trip for a FASTag Annual Pass?
For point-based toll plazas, each time you pass through a toll plaza, it is counted as one trip. Therefore, a round trip (going and returning) is counted as two trips. For closed tolling systems, a single trip is defined by one entry and exit pair.
Is buying a FASTag Annual Pass compulsory?
The FASTag Annual Pass is not compulsory; the current FASTag system will remain unchanged. Users who decide not to choose the FASTag Annual Pass can still use their FASTag for standard transactions according to the applicable user fee rates at toll plazas.
Which fee plazas are included in FASTag Annual Pass?
FASTag Annual Pass is only valid at fee plazas on National Highways (NH) and National Expressways (NE). For fee plazas on Expressways, State Highways (SH), and other roads managed by State Governments or local authorities, as well as parking areas, the FASTag will function as a standard FASTag, and the usual user fee charges may apply.
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