The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Murtha) on Wednesday announced a Fastag-based annual pass, which is a cost-effective and more spontaneous travel solution for continuous passengers. It is specifically introduced for non-commercial private cars, jeeps and vans. With this pass, Murtha aims to reduce the hassle of constant toll cuts on highways. Activation, renewal and other pass-related services will be handled through the Rajmarg Yatra app with NHAI and other official websites.
Fastag-based annual pass value, validity
In a post on X (East Twitter), Road Transport Minister and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that Fastag-based annual pass price is Rs. 3,000. It will be valid from 200 trips or a period of one year from the date of activation, which also comes first.
Important announcement 📢
🔹 A transformational step towards trouble-free highway trip, we are presenting a Fastag-based annual pass at a price of 3,000, effective from 15 August 2025. From the date of activation to one year or up to 200 trips-which comes …
– Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) June 18, 2025
The minister clarified that crossing a toll would be considered as a visit and thus, the annual pass would apply to cross the 200 toll plaza. Fastag- Services such as Activation and Renewal will be made available through highway travel apps and official NHAI and MRTH websites.
“This policy addresses long -standing concerns about the toll plaza located within the 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, inexpensive transaction”, the minister said.
The minister said that the new system is a more cost -effective solution. The average cost of crossing toll today is Rs. Is between 80-100. With Fastag-based annual pass, it will be reduced to only Rs. 15. In addition, passenger Rs. Will be able to save till 7,000 at the cost of toll, Gadkari said in a subsequent video post on X.
However, this will only be valid on national highways and not on state highways. In addition, it is unknown whether Fastag-based pass will also support toll transactions on the expressway.
Apart from Fastag-based annual pass, the government will also introduce a new solution that will eliminate the requirement of the physical toll plaza. It is to be replaced by a new system, the aim is to reduce the waiting time, reduce the crowd, and reduce disputes at the collection point.